Total announces the start of production from the Skirne gas and condensate field in Block 25/5 (PL 102), located around 140 kilometres north-west of Stavanger Norway.

Discovered in 1990, the Skirne field consists of two sub-sea wells, Skirne and Byggve, tied back to the Heimdal platform. Planned plateau production is 150 million cubic feet per day of gas, and 6,900 barrels per day of condensate.

The Skirne project confirms Total's commitment in the North Sea to investing in the exploration and development of fields that permit the maximum utilization of existing infrastructures.

Total is the operator with a 40% interest; partners in the project include Marathon (20%), Petoro (30%) and Norsk Hydro (10%).