Neptune Energy is expecting higher output in the UK this year despite continued output disruptions at its Cygnus gas development in the southern North Sea, writes Rob Watts.

Neptune's UK output last year averaged 17,100 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

“While production in 2018 was impacted by third-party restrictions at Cygnus, which is likely to continue in 2019, volumes are expected to be higher than those achieved in the second half of 2018,” Neptune said.