Project Profile
Location: 100 kilometres northwest of Den Helder and includes the L5a-E oil field, Dutch North Sea, Netherlands
Start-up Year: - 2013
On the 27th of August, GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V. (GDF SUEZ) and EBN B.V. (EBN) finalised an acquisition of a 40% share in the L5a block in the Dutch North Sea. The L5a block is located 100 kilometres northwest of Den Helder and includes the L5a-E oil field. EBN has been partner with GDF SUEZ in gas production in the L5a block since 2008. With this farm-out agreement, EBN now acquired a 40% share in oil production starting the 1st of January 2013. The remaining 60% are in the hands of GDF SUEZ. Recently, the L05-13 well encountered the oil contained in the reservoir section. The first signs are positive. Currently, a second evaluation well is being drilled from the platform. The L05-14 well is located in the same block at about 1,500 metres northeast of the L05-13 well. Both wells will give EBN and GDF SUEZ more information about the characteristics of the oil field. The goal of the cooperation between EBN and GDF SUEZ in the L5a block is to develop the oil field. In October 2012, Wintershall had an important oil discovery with the F17-10 well, which is at just 30 kilometre distance. This strengthens EBN’s belief that there is more oil (and gas) to be found in this region.
Operators:
GDF SUEZ E&P Nederland B.V.: Operator with 60% interest
EBN: 40% interest