Fina Exploration Ltd

PETROLEUM ACT 1998

NOTICE OF THE ISSUE OF A SUBMARINE PIPE-LINE WORKS AUTHORISATION

The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry hereby gives notice that he has decided to issue, and in consequence has issued, a works authorisation to be held by Fina Exploration Ltd, whose address is 33 Cavendish Square, London W1M 0HX, for the construction of a pipeline system between the Eider Platform and Otter manifold in connection with the development of the Otter field. Except with the consent of the Secretary of State, the 273.1mm production pipeline shall only be used to convey reservoir fluids; the 273.1 water injection pipeline shall only be used to convey water; and the chemical injection umbilical shall only be used to convey Methanol, Wax, Scale and Corrosion Inhibitor chemicals. The pipe-lines may be used by the holder and with the holder’s agreement, and with the consent of the Secretary of State, by other persons. TotalFinaElf Exploration UK Plc has been appointed operator of the pipe-lines. J Thomas, Field Development Manager OG Aberdeen