Name of the Project
Khazzan gasfield – Ghazeer development.
Location
Oman.
Client
BP (60%) and the Oman Oil Company Exploration & Production (40%).
Project Description
Ghazeer is the second phase of the Khazzan gasfield project and follows the successful start-up of the first phase in September 2017.
Phase 1 is producing at design capacity of about one-billion cubic feet of gas a day (bcf/d) and about 35 000 bbl/d of condensate.
Ghazeer will deliver an additional 0.5 bcf/d and more than 15 000 bbl/d of condensate production.
The project involves drilling 100 wells, building a third train, a new export pipe-line and tie-in into the existing Phase 1 facilities.
Phase 1 and 2 are expected to deliver total production of 10.5-trillion cubic feet of gas and an estimated 350-million barrels of condensate to the end of concession.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The Ghazeer project is expected to come onstream in 2021.
Latest Developments
Drilling on the first three development wells at Ghazeer has begun, following appraisal drilling on the project last year. Initial construction work has started at Khazzan to accommodate a third gas train and associated infrastructure.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Phase 1 started production ahead of schedule and under budget.
Contact Details for Project Information
BP press office, London: tel +44 (0)20 7496 4076, email bppress@bp.com.