Zinia Phase 2 short-cycle project, Angola – update

14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Zinia Phase 2 short-cycle project, Angola – update

Name of the Project
Zinia Phase 2 short-cycle project.

Location
Block 17, 150 km off the shore of Angola.

Project Owner/s
Block 17 is operated by Total (38%), alongside Equinor (22.16%), ExxonMobil (19%), BP Exploration Angola (15.84%) and Sonangol P&P (5%). The contractor group operates four floating production, storage and offloading (FPSOs) in the main production areas of the block – Girassol, Dalia, Pazflor and CLOV.

Project Description
Zinia Phase 2 is the first of several possible short-cycle developments in Block 17 that will unlock its full potential by connecting satellite reservoirs to the existing Pazflor FPSO units.

Phase 2’s resources are estimated at 65-million barrels of oil.

The project includes the drilling of nine wells and is expected to produce 40 000 bbl/d at full production. 

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The project has a budget of $1.2-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
The project is expected to reach full production by mid-2022.

Latest Developments
Production from the project has started. The project was completed on schedule and 10% below budget.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Total media relations, tel +33 1 47 44 46 99 or email presse@total.com; or investor relations tel +44 207 719 7962 or email ir@total.com.