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| White Rose |
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| Operator: | Husky |
| Water Depth: | 122 m / 403 ft |
| Region: | N. America - Canadian Atlantic |
| Country: | Canada |
| Last Updated: | May 8, 2013 (view update history) |
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The Greater White Rose area consists of one field, White Rose, and three satellite tie-backs located 217 miles (350 kilometers) east of St. John, Newfoundland in the Jeanne d'Arc Basin of the Grand Banks territory. The three satellite fields are North Amethyst, South White Rose Extension and West White Rose Extension.
Husky Energy operates the project and owns a 72.5% interest in the main White Rose field and a 68.9% interest in the satellite fields; Suncor Energy owns 27.5% interest in White Rose and 26.1% in the satellites; and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the province’s energy corporation, hold an equity stake of 5% in the satellite fields.
Located in the South Avalon reservoir, White Rose has estimated recoverable reserves of 200 to 250 ...
The Greater White Rose area consists of one field, White Rose, and three satellite tie-backs located 217 miles (350 kilometers) east of St. John, Newfoundland in the Jeanne d'Arc Basin of the Grand Banks territory. The three satellite fields are North Amethyst, South White Rose Extension and West White Rose Extension.
Husky Energy operates the project and owns a 72.5% interest in the main White Rose field and a 68.9% interest in the satellite fields; Suncor Energy owns 27.5% interest in White Rose and 26.1% in the satellites; and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the province’s energy corporation, hold an equity stake of 5% in the satellite fields.
Located in the South Avalon reservoir, White Rose has estimated recoverable reserves of 200 to 250 MMbo and an estimated 9.6 Tcf of natural gas. The satellite fields are projected to contain 214 million barrels of recoverable oil. North Amethyst alone is projected to contain more than 200 MMbo.
White Rose Field
Approximately 217 miles (350 kilometers) east of St. John, Newfoundland lays the White Rose oil and gas field. The reservoir consists of oil and gas pockets in the Avalon formation sandstones, and includes the North, West, and South Avalon pools. The field's crude oil has low sulphur content with 31 degrees API.
White Rose was discovered in 1988 and was approved for field development in 2001. Initial development of White Rose focused on the South Avalon pool, and first oil commenced in November 2005.
Field Development
White Rose was the first field developed while exploration and delineation drilling continued on the satellite fields. The project's total capital cost for development was estimated at $2.35 billion.
Subsea
White Rose's initial development consisted of four drill centers on the seafloor with production and injection wells located at each center. As drilling continued, White Rose increased its subsea system to include 18 wells, eight horizontal oil producers, 11 water injectors and two deviated gas injectors, all tied to the SeaRose FPSO.
The subsea production system consists of 26 miles (42 kilometers) of flexible risers, flowlines and umbilicals; five subsea manifolds; and 21 xmas trees and wellheads distributed across three glory holes. The excavated holes are 30-foot (nine-meter) depressions in the seabed to house the subsea equipment for protection against powerful ocean currents and possible iceberg hazards. The glory holes were dredged in water depths of 377 to 427 feet (115 to 130 meters); two of the glory holes were hollowed out using 'clam-dredging technology,' while the third hole was excavated using the 'trailing-head suction-dredging' system.
Technip CSO Canada, Ltd. received a $250 million contract to design, supply and install White Rose's subsea system. CorrOcean was awarded a $1 million contract for the provision of its subsea sensor system. The SenCorr PT Pressure – Tempature system monitors the pressure and temperature of the hydrocarbons, as well as digital sand erosion and flow force measurements. The sensor system was placed on the subsea trees during field development.
SeaRose FPSO
The Sea Rose FPSO was designed to separate oil, water and gas from the crude oil and then store the processed oil before it is offloaded. The Sea Rose FPSO has a storage capacity of 940,000 barrels of oil, which is approximately 10 days worth of production.
In November 2002, fabrication of the Sea Rose FPSO began at Samsung Heavy Industries. The vessel's 16 pre-fabricated modules include oil separation equipment, three 28-megawatt power generation units, three water injection pumps, five gas compression units and a 311-foot (95-meter) flare tower. When installing the vessel, the modules had to be carefully lifted onto the 900-foot (272-meter) hull, to maintain weight-balance and construction sequence requirements. Kiewit and Aker Maritime received the contract for the engineering, procurement, fabrication, integration and commissioning of the modules for the FPSO.
Nine chains connect and moor the 1,000-ton (907-tonne) riser buoy to Sea Rose. The buoy fits in the turret of the FPSO, serving as the connection between the mooring, subsea flowlines, risers and the FPSO. The buoy was fabricated by Single Buoy Mooring and was installed by Technip Offshore Canada Limited.
Oil is offloaded to two shuttle tankers. The double-hulled shuttle tankers, Heather Knutsen and Jasmine Knutsen, have a crude oil capacity of 1 million barrels.
White Rose is currently producing 135,000 bopd and has a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years.
North Amethyst
North Amethyst, adjacent to the White Rose field, is the first of three satellite tie-backs to the SeaRose FPSO. The field's oil pool was discovered in 2006, and it is estimated to contain 28.2 million barrels of proved and 41.8 million barrels of probable reserves.
Plans for the field development include 11 wells tied-back to the FPSO. A glory hole for the North Amethyst subsea equipment was dredged in 2007, and development drilling occurred in the last quarter of 2008.
The field's subsea tie-in work was completed in the first quarter of 2010, and production commenced in June 2011.
South White Rose Extension
Estimated to contain some 24 MMbo, the South White Rose extension received government approval in September 2007.
West White Rose Extension
An application to develop West White Rose extension was filed with the C-NLOPB in 2008. Also, an additional delineation well is planned to further define the West White Rose resource.
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Tecnhip Wins South White Rose Extension Contracts
Type: Contract Award
May. 2013 - Husky Energy, operator of the White Rose field in Canada's Jeanne d'Arc Basin, awarded a pair of development contracts associated with the South White Rose Extension project to Technip. The first contract is set to be carried out in 2013 and includes the supply and installation of gas injection flowlines, umbilicals and various subsea structures. Execution of the second contract will commence in 2014 and will involve the supply and installation of flowlines and subsea structures to support oil production and water injection. Husky has started a development drilling program and anticipates production start-up in 2014.
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White Rose JV Envisions New Wellhead Platform
Type: Development Activity
Jan. 2013 - Husky Energy and its partner in the White Rose field off New Foundland are seeking qualified vendors to construct a concrete gravity structure (CGS) that will be the base of a new wellhead platform designed to expand production at the field. The platform will comprise a CGS and topsides facility (the subject of a separate pre-qualification). Produced fluids will be routed via subsea pipeline to the SeaRose FPSO for processing. The platform will be designed to account for risks posed by icebergs and sea ice as well as the general harsh environment of the Grand Banks.
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Sea Rose FPSO to Resume Production in 3Q12
Type: Status Update
Jul. 2012 - The Sea Rose FPSO has been reconnected, reported Husky Energy. Following planned off-station, production is expected to resume in 3Q 2012. An infill production well was drilled at the White Rose field and will be brought online once production resumes. Furthermore, development drilling continued at North Amethyst and a supporting water injection well for the West White Rose pilot project was completed.
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Husky Energy to Finalize White Rose Extension Project
Type: Status Update
Jul. 2012 - In May 2012, Husky filed a project description with regulators for the White Rose Extension project. The company expects to make a decision on a preferred development option later in 2012, which will use existing infrastructure at the White Rose field and the existing SeaRose FPSO facilities for processing and storage.
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Husky Conducts Testing on West White Rose
Type: Status Update
Dec. 2011 - Suncor Energy, a partner in the White Rose project, stated that operations are proceeding on the field with a pilot project to provide additional information about the West White Rose field that is part of the White Rose Extension. The operator completed two pilot wells in 3Q 2011, with water injection support expected to come on-stream late in 2011. The subsea development will connect to the SeaRose FPSO, which has a storage capacity of 940,000 barrels of oil. The White Rose field is located about 217 miles (349 kilometers) east of St. John, Newfoundland.
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Husky Energy Ramps Up North Amethyst Production
Type: Status Update
Jul. 2011 - Husky Energy stated that the North Amethyst satellite field continues to perform well, with an average gross output of 33,000 bbls/day. The consortium completed production drilling on a well and a supporting water injection well is scheduled for completion in the third quarter 2011. North Amethyst lies 217 miles (350 kilometers) east of St. John, Newfoundland in the Jeanne d'Arc Basin of the Grand Banks region.
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Husky Commences Production from North Amethyst
Type: Production Start
Jun. 2010 - Oil production has commenced from the North Amethyst field offshore Newfoundland & Labrador. North Amethyst is the first satellite field development at the White Rose project and is also the first subsea tie-back project in Canada. The subsea wells in the North Amethyst drill center will be tied-back to the SeaRose FPSO through flexible flowlines, which is moored about 4 miles (6 kilometers) away from the North Amethyst field. Production from the field should rise to a peak rate of approximately 37,000 bopd as the remaining wells are drilled and brought on line. Husky is the operator, holding a 68.9% interest.
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Husky to Commence Production from North Amethyst Soon
Type: Status Update
Apr. 2010 - Drilling on the North Amethyst satellite field has resumed. The GSF Grand Banks semisub returned and the rig is completing the first production well to tie into the SeaRose FPSO. Production is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2010. White Rose is located 217 miles (350 kilometers) east of St. John, Newfoundland, and North Amethyst, adjacent to White Rose, is the first of three satellite tie-backs. Husky Energy operates the project and owns a 68.87% interest.
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Subsea Work on North Amethyst Will Continue Until 2010
Type: Status Update
Sep. 2009 - Under a contract that was awarded to Cameron on March 30, 2009, it states the company will provide 13 subsea wellheads and Christmas trees, control systems, manifold components, flowline connection systems, and engineering and project management support for the North Amethyst field, located offshore Newfoundland and Labrador Canada, with installation to be completed by the end of 2009. Currently, the equipment is still being delivered to Husky, and hardware installation began but due to drilling and weather related issues, the work will not be completed by the end of this year. The bulk of the hardware installation is expected to be completed by the first quarter of 2010. North Amethyst, adjacent to the White Rose field, is the first of three satellite tie-backs to the SeaRose FPSO.
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Husky Reports on White Rose/SeaRose FPSO Turnaround
Type: Status Update
Aug. 2009 - Husky Energy has updated the status of the SeaRose FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading vessel) scheduled maintenance turn around and field satellite development at the White Rose oil field, 217 miles (350 kilometers) southeast of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The White Rose oil field is currently producing approximately 31.5 Mbopd and total production is expected to be approximately 65,000 barrels per day when the Southern Drill Centre resumes production. The North Amethyst satellite field is expected to commence production in early 2010, producing at peak rates of 37,000 bopd once all wells are on production. Husky is expecting that production for 2009 from the White Rose oil field remains within its guidance range.
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Petro-Canada Highlights Strategy, Plans White Rose Start-Up in Early 2010
Type: Status Update
Jul. 2009 - Petro-Canada continues to advance a major growth project previously sanctioned by the Company: the extension of the White Rose field off the East Coast of Canada. Development drilling has commenced and installation of subsea infrastructure is underway for the North Amethyst portion of the White Rose Extensions, with the project on schedule to deliver first oil in 2010. The West White Rose development will be divided into two stages. Stage 1 was approved in the second quarter of 2009 and development drilling and subsea installation of this stage will take place in 2010, with first oil expected in late 2010 or early 2011. Results of Stage 1, combined with ongoing evaluation, will help define the scope of Stage 2.
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Jumbo Offshore and Technip Complete Subsea Installation at White Rose
Type: Subsea Equipment
Jul. 2009 - Technip, supported by Jumbo Offshore, completed the installation of four subsea structures including two Module Support Frames each weighing approximately 165 tons (150 tonnes). The foundations were lowered to the Grand Banks sea floor at a depth of approximately 394 feet (120 meters) and will support subsea manifolds and flowlines that are part of a multiple well tie-back. The project was executed at the White Rose oil field, offshore Newfoundland, on behalf of Husky Energy.
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Cameron Awarded $235 Million Contract for Subsea Equipment Offshore Canada
Type: Contract Award
Apr. 2009 - Cameron was awarded a contract worth approximately $235 million to engineer, construct and provide installation support for subsea systems for the North
Amethyst project, a tie-back development that is part of the White Rose oil field offshore Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Under the contract, Cameron will provide 13 subsea wellheads and Christmas trees, control systems, manifold components, flowline connection systems, and engineering and project management support. Initial equipment deliveries are slated to begin in the first quarter of 2009, with installation to be completed by year-end 2009.
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Province Approves Decision on North Amethyst Development Plan
Type: Development Activity
Apr. 2008 - The Provincial Government approved the C-NLOPB decision to permit the development of the North Amethyst oil field. Husky Energy, the operator of the White Rose development, estimates that North Amethyst can produce 70 million barrels of oil. Husky submitted the development plan for North Amethyst to the C-NLOPB in August 2007, and received its decision February 29, 2008.
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White Rose WHP
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West White Rose Extension
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Under Development - 2008 to -
An application to develop West White Rose extension was filed with the C-NLOPB in 2008.
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South White Rose Extension
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Under Development - 2007 to -
The Provincial Government has approved the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board’s (C-NLOPB) decision to permit expansion of the White Rose development project to produce an estimated additional 24 million barrels of oil from an area known as South White Rose Extension.
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North Amethyst
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Producing - Jun 02, 2011 to -
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Under Development - Jun 2007 to Jun 01, 2011
A glory hole for the North Amethyst subsea equipment was dredged in 2007, and development drilling occurred in the last quarter of 2008. During the fourth quarter of 2008, development drilling began.
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Discovery (Drilled) - 2006 to 2006
The field's oil pool was discovered in 2006.
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Sea Rose FPSO
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Producing - Nov 2005 to -
First oil commenced in November 2005.
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Under Construction - 2004 to Oct 2005
The Sea Rose FPSO was built in 2004.
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White Rose
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Producing - Nov 2005 to -
First oil commenced in November 2005.
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Under Development - 2001 to 2005
White Rose was approved for field development in 2001.
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Discovery (Drilled) - 1988 to 1988
White Rose was discovered in 1988.
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| Field Updated |
May 08, 2013 |
17 |
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| Activity Added |
May 08, 2013 |
17 |
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| Field Updated |
Jan 25, 2013 |
120 |
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| Facility Added |
Jan 25, 2013 |
120 |
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| Facility Status Added |
Jan 25, 2013 |
120 |
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| Facility Updated |
Jan 25, 2013 |
120 |
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| Activity Added |
Jan 25, 2013 |
120 |
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| Field Updated |
Jul 24, 2012 |
305 |
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| Facility Updated |
Jul 24, 2012 |
305 |
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| Activity Added |
Jul 24, 2012 |
305 |
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| Field Updated |
Dec 12, 2011 |
530 |
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| Activity Added |
Dec 12, 2011 |
530 |
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| Field Status Updated |
Jul 27, 2011 |
668 |
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| Field Status Added |
Jul 27, 2011 |
668 |
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| Project Description Updated |
Jul 27, 2011 |
668 |
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| Field Updated |
Jul 27, 2011 |
668 |
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| Activity Added |
Jul 27, 2011 |
668 |
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| Project Description Updated |
Jul 05, 2011 |
690 |
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| Project Description Updated |
Jun 24, 2011 |
701 |
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| Field Updated |
Jun 01, 2010 |
1089 |
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| Project Description Updated |
Jun 01, 2010 |
1089 |
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| Activity Added |
Jun 01, 2010 |
1089 |
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| Field Updated |
Apr 28, 2010 |
1123 |
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| Activity Added |
Apr 27, 2010 |
1124 |
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| Project Description Updated |
Feb 05, 2010 |
1205 |
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| Project Description Updated |
Nov 03, 2009 |
1299 |
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| Field Updated |
Sep 30, 2009 |
1333 |
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| Activity Added |
Sep 30, 2009 |
1333 |
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| Activity Added |
Aug 26, 2009 |
1368 |
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| Activity Added |
Jul 30, 2009 |
1395 |
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| Activity Added |
Jul 21, 2009 |
1404 |
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| Activity Added |
Apr 30, 2009 |
1486 |
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| Field Updated |
Feb 11, 2009 |
1564 |
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| Facility Updated |
Jan 05, 2009 |
1601 |
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| Facility Status Added |
Jan 05, 2009 |
1601 |
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| Field Status Added |
Dec 17, 2008 |
1620 |
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| Facility Status Added |
Dec 17, 2008 |
1620 |
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| Facility Added |
Dec 17, 2008 |
1620 |
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| Project Description Added |
Dec 17, 2008 |
1620 |
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| Field Added |
Dec 17, 2008 |
1620 |
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| Activity Added |
Apr 02, 2008 |
1879 |
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| Facility Name |
Sea Rose FPSO |
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| Duty |
Oil/Gas |
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| Operator |
Husky |
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| Current Status |
Producing since 2005 |
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| Host Type |
FPSO |
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| Water Depth |
122 m / 403 ft |
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| Dev.Cost |
n/a |
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| Region |
Canada |
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| Location |
Jeanne d'Arc Basin |
| Facility Name |
White Rose WHP |
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| Duty |
Oil/Gas |
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| Operator |
Husky |
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| Current Status |
Prospect since 2013 |
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| Host Type |
Fixed Platform |
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| Water Depth |
122 m / 403 ft |
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| Dev.Cost |
n/a |
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| Region |
Canada |
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| Location |
Jeanne d'Arc Basin |
| Field Name |
White Rose |
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| Discovery Date |
Jan 1988 |
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| Block |
Jeanne d'Arc Basin |
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| Reserve Type |
Oil/Gas |
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| Current Status |
Producing |
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| Production Start |
Nov 2005 |
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| Water Depth |
122 m / 403 ft |
| Field Name |
North Amethyst |
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| Discovery Date |
Jan 2006 |
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| Block |
Grand Banks Territory |
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| Reserve Type |
Oil/Gas |
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| Current Status |
Producing |
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| Production Start |
Jun 2011 |
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| Water Depth |
n/a |
| Field Name |
South White Rose Extension |
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| Discovery Date |
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Grand Banks territory |
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| Reserve Type |
Oil |
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| Current Status |
Under Development |
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| Production Start |
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| Water Depth |
n/a |
| Field Name |
West White Rose Extension |
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| Discovery Date |
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Grand Banks Territory |
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| Reserve Type |
n/a |
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| Current Status |
Under Development |
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| Production Start |
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| Water Depth |
n/a |
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