JX Nippon exited P199 block 3/8a Ninian Field Area (50.7 sq km), assigning its 45% (12.94% field interest) to operator CNR, as reported by OGA on 2 July 2018. JX Nippon's exit is likely related to the planned decommissioning the Ninian North platform, which forms one of three fixed platforms on the Ninian Field. CNR submitted draft decommissioning plans to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in June 2017, and the plans cover a 15-year period with the topsides removal due to commence in 2019. The Ninian Field produces from the Middle Jurassic Brent Group and was discovered by 3/03- 1 (1974) with production commencing in 1978. CNR International (UK) Ltd now holds 100% operator stake in all the Ninian Field licences including P199 - 3/8a Ninian Field Area. 
JX Nippon exited P199 block 3/8a Ninian Field Area (50,7kmÂ²), assigning its 45% (12,94% field interest) to operator CNR