Ithaca Energy said today work on its £180million Athena project was on track for first oil by the end of the year.
A floating production vessel mooring system for the BW Athena vessel has been installed and the fifth development well is due to have been completed by drilling rig Sedco 704 in mid October
Installation of the subsea pipelines has started and is due to be completed this month with hook up using the Bibby Topaz dive support vessel in December.