North Sea junior oiler i3 Energy PLC (LON:I3E) told investors that all site survey and pipeline route sampling operations have been successfully completed at the Liberator field.
The work was completed on time and within budget, it added.
Using the contracted MV Poseidon, the company surveyed two areas close to the Liberator field which have been identified as drill centres for expected future production operations.
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It assessed potential drilling hazards and provide accurate soils data for construction activities on the field and associated in-field pipeline route, the company explained.
Detailed site information will be used in development planning, as well as the preparation of the Environmental Statement required for final field development plan (FDP) submission and consideration for approval by the UK Oil & Gas Authority.
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"I'm delighted that i3's first North Sea operation has been completed safely and successfully,” said John Woods, I3 chief development officer.
“This information will allow i3 to proceed with its Field Development Planning for the Liberator development.
“i3 has worked closely with our well engineering contractor, Petrofac, to secure this element of the field development activity to ensure readiness for the next operational stage of the project.
“We remain on track for drilling operations and the subsea tie-in activities in 2018."
i3 Energy expects to publish the environmental study shortly and anticipates submitting the FDP in the coming months.