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West of Shetland, Block 204/10, ~130 km W of Shetland (deepwater ~1,070 m)·In developmentOil & Gas

Cambo Field Development (Phase 1)

  • StagePre-FID; Environmental Statement (ES/2026/022) submitted, public consultation closed 18 April 2026
  • Value>£3bn
  • Next milestoneFinal investment decision; production start-up expected 2030-2031
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: The Chemical Engineer / Ithaca Energy, Cambo →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Next milestone: Final investment decision; production start-up expected 2030-20312 November 2026 · previously: Sanction targeted in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals; production start-up expected 2030-2031
  • Stage: Pre-FID; Environmental Statement (ES/2026/022) submitted, public consultation closed 18 April 20262 November 2026 · previously: Pre-FID; Environmental Statement submitted (public consultation closed 18 April 2026); value engineering and pre-execution phase
  • Next milestone: Sanction targeted in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals; production start-up expected 2030-20316 October 2026 · previously: FID targeted within ~12 months; drilling ~end-2028, first oil ~2030/31
  • Stage: Pre-FID; Environmental Statement submitted (public consultation closed 18 April 2026); value engineering and pre-execution phase6 October 2026 · previously: Pre-FID; FDP/ES resubmitted April 2026, in consultation

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