BP has begun production from the second phase of the Raven field’s development, linking additional subsea infill wells to its onshore infrastructure as part of the West Nile Delta (WND) project. As the project’s operator, BP holds an 82.75% stake, while Harbour Energy owns the remaining 17.25%.
The newly drilled wells are set to deliver about 220 billion cubic feet of gas and 7 million barrels of condensate. The team completed the project safely and ahead of schedule, enabling an early production start.
BP Regional President for the Middle East and North Africa, Nader Zaki, highlighted the company’s continuous drilling efforts since January 2024. He emphasized that the Raven Infills project aims to counter natural decline, boost production, and maximize existing infrastructure to swiftly meet Egypt’s energy demand. He also acknowledged BP’s strong partnership with the Ministry of Petroleum, EGPC, and EGAS, which has supported the company’s investment in Egypt.
BP Egypt Vice President Wail Shaheen noted that the project’s safe start-up follows the successful completion of the El King exploration well. He stated that these achievements reflect BP’s commitment to meeting Egypt’s growing energy needs by optimizing current production while exploring new resources.
The WND Gas Development consists of multiple offshore gas condensate fields within Egypt’s North Alexandria and West Mediterranean Deepwater concessions. BP brought the Raven field, the final phase of the WND project, into production in early 2021. The initial phase developed eight subsea wells located up to 65 km offshore, at water depths between 550 and 700 meters.
Source: zawya.com
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