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Sunday, August 4, 2019
First production from the Gbetiokun oil field on Nigeria’s OML 40 was reached via the early production facility (EPF), according to Eland Oil & Gas. First oil was achieved following mobilization of the EPF to the Gbetiokun field and completion of all pre-commissioning checks throughout July; the field came onstream on July 31.
In line with expectations, initial gross production will rise to approximately 12,000 bpd, 5,400 net to Eland from the Gbetiokun-1 and Gbetiokun-3 wells over the next seven days. The EPF will process all reservoir fluids produced under the initial phase of the Gbetiokun development. The facility has a nominal capacity of 22,000 bpd, which will allow for production from the additional Gbetiokun development wells being drilled in 2019.
Evacuation of processed crude will be via shuttle tankers from Gbetiokun to the injection point on the main OML 40 export pipeline. The Gbetiokun facilities were designed in a modular fashion, allowing for the evacuation of increased levels of production over the coming 12 to 18 months beyond 22,000 bpd, while the permanent export solution is progressed. Furthermore, this evacuation process allows the company to export via an alternative export terminal should its primary export route be hindered.
George Maxwell, CEO of Eland, commented’ “We are delighted to reach first oil from the Gbetiokun field. The team has worked hard, and I am proud we have delivered significant production from a second oil field within OML 40, marking a significant expansion and de-risking of our production base. Gbetiokun will deliver additional cash flow for Eland and we are excited for the development of the license going forward, with the further infill drilling on Gbetiokun and Opuama and the near-field exploration of Amobe prospect in 2019.”
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