Columbus overview

The Columbus Field is located in blocks 23/16f and 23/11a, approximately 35km northeast of the Shell-operated Shearwater Field. Columbus is a gas-condensate accumulation in the Forties sandstone formation discovered in 2006 and has been fully appraised by four wells. The Columbus FDP was sanctioned in Q4 2018 with first gas expected in 2021. The field is operated by Serica Energy. On the 8th of November 2018 Tailwind completed the acquisition of EOG’s UK business which included a 25% non-operated interest in the Columbus gas development project in the North Sea.