Business Cairn says Kraken and Catcher still on for first oil in 2017 By Mark Lammey August 16 2016, 9:59 am August 16 2016, 9:59 am Share Cairn says Kraken and Catcher still on for first oil in 2017 Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/business/1000580/cairn-says-kraken-catcher-still-first-oil-2017/ Copy Link Simon Thomson, chief executive of Cairn Energy (Submitted) Scottish oil explorer Cairn Energy said today the North Sea Catcher and Kraken fields are still on track for first oil in 2017. Edinburgh-based Cairn said Kraken is expected to start producing in the first half of next year, with Catcher to follow in the second six months. Cairn, which currently has no revenue as it focuses purely on exploration, holds a 29.5% stake in Kraken and 20% in Catcher. For the full story visit our sister site, Energy Voice.