TotalEnergies EP Danmark, a subsidiary of the French energy major TotalEnergies, has encountered an unexpected operational setback that is temporarily preventing its Tyra II natural gas redevelopment project in the Danish North Sea from reaching full production capacity. Despite recently achieving full technical readiness and preparing to operate at maximum output, the facility faced an issue that has delayed its progress.

The Tyra II project is operated by TotalEnergies EP Danmark in partnership with BlueNord (36.8%) and Nordsøfonden (20%) as part of the Danish Underground Consortium (DUC). Shortly after reaching technical completion and preparing for full production, a failure in the electrical high-voltage system’s breaker caused a reduction in power supply, limiting the hub’s production capabilities.

According to BlueNord, the impacted breaker is a critical component for power distribution at the Tyra II facility. With the reduced power supply, production from the Tyra hub’s associated fields has been temporarily curtailed. The necessary replacement parts are expected to arrive within the next four weeks, and once installed, full production capacity should resume.

Despite the setback, gas exports will continue in the meantime through the Harald field, ensuring some level of production continuity. BlueNord’s Chief Operating Officer, Miriam Lykke, acknowledged the disappointment caused by the delay but stressed that the operator has already assessed the issue and developed a corrective action plan. “We expect to restore full capacity within the next four weeks once the required parts are in place,” Lykke stated. She further emphasized that this temporary disruption does not diminish Tyra II’s long-term value and potential for shareholders.

As a result of the delay, production forecasts for Q1 2025 have been revised downward. Initial projections estimated output between 17–20 million barrels of oil equivalent per day (mboepd); however, current estimates now expect output to range between 8–10 mboepd.

Once fully operational, the Tyra II project will play a crucial role in Denmark’s energy supply. The redevelopment is set to restore Denmark’s status as a net gas exporter, contributing to energy security in both Denmark and Europe. The Tyra II hub will extract gas from multiple fields, including Tyra East, Tyra West, Tyra Southeast, Harald, Valdemar, and Roar. Gas from these fields will be exported to Europe via pipelines connecting to Nybro in Denmark and Den Helder in the Netherlands.

In addition to boosting energy supply, the Tyra II redevelopment has been designed to reduce environmental impact, with projected CO2 emissions expected to be 30% lower than before the facility’s shutdown. This aligns with TotalEnergies’ broader commitment to environmental sustainability and reduced carbon footprints.

Beyond Tyra II, TotalEnergies continues to expand its global energy projects. The company has recently partnered with Eni to develop an offshore natural gas project that will export gas from fields off Cyprus through Egypt, further enhancing its global presence and reinforcing its role in improving energy security worldwide.