Shell and ExxonMobil (as joint venture partners) finalized the transfer of ownership from Maersk to streamline operations as the field entered its mature phase. Shell and ExxonMobil look to land Curlew unit
Originally built in 1983 as the tanker Maersk Dorset , the vessel was converted into an FPSO in 1997. For over 15 years, Shell leased the unit for its Curlew field operations in the UK Central North Sea. shell buys curlew fpso
Shell's 2013 purchase was part of a broader strategy to "strengthen and focus" its portfolio. By owning the vessel, Shell gained greater control over the development of nearby discoveries, such as Curlew C, and aimed to extend the operational life of the basin. Shell and ExxonMobil (as joint venture partners) finalized