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Greater Britannia Area, Central North Sea, ~130-200 km NE of Aberdeen·In developmentOil & Gas

Fotla Field Development

StageEnvironmental statement under OPRED consideration; further information requested from Ithaca, 9 Jul 2026
Next milestoneIthaca response to OPRED and ES decision, then FID
Last checked1 November 2026

Source: OPRED (GOV.UK), Fotla Field Development Regulation 12(1) further information request notice →

What has changed on this project, and when

Next milestone: Ithaca response to OPRED and ES decision, then FID2 November 2026 · previously: FID targeted end-2026
Stage: Environmental statement under OPRED consideration; further information requested from Ithaca, 9 Jul 20262 November 2026 · previously: Harbour Energy farm-in (45%) completed May 2026; rig-share for drilling agreed; FID targeted end-2026

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