Serica targets 2027 drilling start as it tenders for rig

Serica Energy is tendering for a rig to carry out a multi-well infill and tieback drilling program across its UK Continental Shelf portfolio, with the aim of contracting a rig in Q3 2026 and commencing drilling in early H2 2027.

The 2027–2029 program is to be drawn from 34 million boe of non-producing 2P reserves and 2C resources, with projects including infill drilling at the Bruce field, the Kyla field redevelopment and drilling within the Greater Laggan Area. The rig tender covers a firm 400-day period with options for extensions.