ConocoPhillips ends an era

ConocoPhillips ceased gas production from the UK southern North Sea on Wednesday, bring down the curtain on 46 years of operations.

The flow of gas from the onshore Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal (TGT) to the UK National Grid ceased at 5am on 15 August, a spokeswoman for the US operator confirmed.

Compression stopped at the Loggs and Murdoch platforms at the same time.

“Although ConocoPhillips production has ceased in the SNS, our operations will continue in the area for a number of years as we progress through the decommissioning work-scopes for the wells, platforms and pipelines in a safe and environmentally responsible manner,” the spokeswoman said.