Celebrating Success: 271 Days of Innovation and Collaboration in the Triton Field

At Stepwise, we believe efficiency is the fastest path to decarbonisation. The ongoing 271-day drilling campaign in the Triton field (UKCS) has proven this, demonstrating the power of collaborative emissions monitoring, operational efficiency, and transparent data sharing.

We want to express our gratitude to the entire team from Serica Energy, Dana Petroleum, COSL, Petrofac, and all stakeholders who contributed to this achievement. Their commitment to shared learning and emissions reduction has set a new benchmark for the industry.

A Collaborative Approach to Lower Emissions

Throughout the summer and winter of 2024, emissions reduction and fuel efficiency were at the forefront of the planning and execution planning meetings. By embedding live emissions tracking, real-time operational insights, and proactive efficiency measures, the team achieved remarkable outcomes to date:

• CO₂ intensity was reduced from 3.8 Te/m (29/01b-B6) to 2.3 Te/m (21/24a-W7Z) – a 40% improvement in operational efficiency
• Fuel cost savings exceeded $1M, showcasing the financial benefits of data-driven emissions management

Through the collaboration of Stepwise, Serica, Dana, COSL, and Petrofac, we have lowered the fuel consumption of a 5th-generation semi-submersible to levels comparable to those of a HE Jack-Up, achieving significant performance improvements on a well-on-well basis.

– Derek Harrold, Well Operations Lead, Serica Energy

These results highlight how transparent data, standardised methodologies, and engaged teams drive measurable impact.

The Power of Open Collaboration

This campaign stands out as an industry-leading example of cross-company collaboration, in line with the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA)

Who’s expectations include:

• Fostering collaboration by actively sharing data between the operator, driller, and service providers
• Enhancing emissions transparency through systematic fuel tracking and data validation
• Establishing a clear baseline to improve future benchmarking and regulatory reporting
• Driving cost efficiencies through data-driven decision-making and energy optimisation

Looking Ahead: A Model for Future Operations

This campaign is a blueprint for the future. With the UK expected to adopt Scope 3 emissions charges for vessels over 5000T by 2026, measuring, managing, and reducing emissions has become a business imperative.

By embracing collaborative transparency, the team has developed a replicable model that ensures continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and long-term cost savings.

A special thanks to:

Serica Energy: Alex Pirie (Wells Manager), Derek Harrold (Well Operations Lead) and Johnny Pike (ESG)
Dana Petroleum: Charlie Taylor (Well Engineering)
COSL: Craig Cameron (Project Management) Alan Gregory (Rig Manager) and Torfinn Kalsto (ICT & OT Manager)
Petrofac: Kevin Burr (Well Engineering Project Manager) and Simon Nixon (Well Operations Principal Engineer)

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