The official inauguration of Tyra II, Denmark’s largest energy project ever, is now fully operational. The project marks the conclusion of a multi-year redevelopment of the Tyra field in the North Sea, led by TotalEnergies and the Danish Underground Consortium (DUC).
Tyra II means that Denmark is once again self-sufficient in natural gas – and can even export a significant surplus to the rest of Europe. This makes the facility a central contribution to European supply security in a time of energy policy uncertainty.
”Tyra II is Denmark’s largest gas field and one of Europe’s most significant energy projects. Now that we can deliver twice as much gas as Denmark’s own consumption, we are not only contributing to stable supply in Denmark but also to keeping the wheels turning in the rest of Europe,” says Ole Hansen, Director of TotalEnergies EP Denmark.
The redevelopment of the Tyra field has required investments of 27 billion kroner and involved around 1,500 employees and suppliers – many of them from the maritime and offshore environment around Esbjerg.
The facility itself weighs 35,000 tons – approximately the same as five Eiffel Towers – and is one of the world’s most advanced offshore gas facilities.
”It is historic for Denmark and for the North Sea. Tyra has been made a reality through approximately 46 million work hours and a unique effort from our people in Esbjerg and offshore. It is proof that the North Sea industry’s competencies are world-class,” says Ole Hansen.
Major significance for the Danish economy and energy supply
Tyra II can deliver up to 2.8 billion cubic meters of gas per year – equivalent to 6 percent of the EU’s own production and 1 percent of Europe’s total consumption. This makes the facility a strategic piece in Europe’s energy supply.
At the same time, Tyra II is expected to emit up to 30 percent less CO₂ than the previous facility – a significant environmental improvement.
With current gas prices, the gas production represents an annual value creation in the billion-krone range, which will contribute directly to the Danish economy and employment – not least in Esbjerg, where around 1,000 of TotalEnergies’ 1,200 employees have their daily base.
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