Elgin–Franklin fields, Offshore oil and gas field in North Sea, United Kingdom.
Elgin-Franklin fields are two connected gas condensate deposits located in the North Sea, roughly 240 kilometers east of Aberdeen. They extract natural gas and condensate from depths around 90 meters below the seabed.
Franklin field was discovered in 1985 and Elgin field in 1991, with production beginning in 2001 at both locations. These discoveries followed decades of exploration activity in the British North Sea starting in the 1970s.
The fields represent British industrial advancement in energy production, contributing substantially to the United Kingdom's domestic gas supply since their development.
These fields are entirely offshore and not accessible to visitors as they are active production facilities. Information about their operations can be found through industrial reports and documentation.
The West Franklin reservoir operates under extreme conditions with temperatures around 197 degrees Celsius, requiring specially engineered materials and techniques. These harsh conditions make it a notable technical challenge in offshore engineering.
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