Feb. 2013 - EnQuest's Board approved an increase to the scope and specifications of its Alma/Galia project in an effort to extend the life of the field, optimize operating costs and enable additional development. The increased scope is intended to extend FPSO life up to 15 years and add supplementary wells in a possible second development phase. Prolonging field life raises gross 2P reserves from 29 MMboe to 34 MMboe for the existing first development phase. Results of all wells drilled to date have been equal to or better than prognosis. The additional work is expected to increase gross capital expenditure for the project by $200 million. EnQuest holds a 65% working interest in the project and its partner, KUFPEC, holds the remaining 35%. The proposed change to scope and specifications are subject to normal partner approval process.

Dec. 2012 - EnQuest and its partner, KUFPEC, awarded a contract to Jumbo consisting of mooring, installation and hook-up of the EnQuest Producer FPSO in the UK North Sea. The FPSO, formerly the Uisge Gorm, is being refurbished at the Blohm & Voss yard in Hamburg, Germany. EnQuest is engaged in redeveloping the Alma and Galia fields and the FPSO will be used to service both. Installation of the vessel is expected to take place mid-2013. Jumbo plans to use their Fairplayer Heavy Lift Vessel, as it is capable of carrying all necessary equipment and material so that the project can be completed in one effort.

Jun. 2012 - EnQuest Britain awarded Technip a contract for the development of the Alma and Galia fields in the UK sector of the North Sea. The scope of work includes installation of two 10-inch production flexible flowlines, one 8-inch water injection flexible flowline and one further 8-inch production flexible flowline; installation of three 8-inch flexible risers; installation of two production control umbilicals/risers; installation of four power cables and associated dynamic risers; procurement, fabrication and installation of a 175-ton manifold structure; and associated trenching operations, tie-ins, testing and commissioning. The fields will be tied-back to the EnQuest Producer FPSO, which are located in a water depth of about 262 feet (80 meters).

May. 2012 - EnQuest PLC announced an agreement in which it will farm out 35 percent of its interest in the Alma and Galia oil field developments to the Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC). Awaiting regulatory approval, the agreement stipulates that KUFPEC will invest a total of $500 million in cash, comprised KUFPEC's pro rata share of development costs from January 1, 2012 along with up to $182 million in future contributions for past costs and development carry, in relation to EnQuest's remaining interest in Alma/Galia.

May. 2012 - EnQuest reported that development of the Alma/Galia project is continuing on schedule for start-up in 4Q 2013. Batch drilling of the first three wells continues; the first of these wells is in the reservoir and on prognosis.

Mar. 2012 - A formal field development approval for the Alma/Galia project is expected to be imminent which will allow the addition of a fourth hub, with gross production capacity of over 20,000 boepd.

Nov. 2011 - In November 2011, EnQuest sanctioned the development of the Alma and Galia fields. This $850 million project is expected to increase EnQuest’s production levels to more than 40,000 boepd in 2014. The development will consist of seven production wells and two water injection/disposal wells, tied-back to the modified Uisge Gorm Floating Production and Storage Offloading (‘FPSO) vessel. The development plan is designed to be capable of processing high water cut levels up to 95%.