bp received the go-ahead for a major project and exploration access in Azerbaijan, while bpTT announced first gas at Mento.
bp Trinidad and Tobago’s (bpTT) Mento development has delivered first gas through the connection of the initial discovery well. Mento’s production will significantly contribute to the 250,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day combined peak net production expected from these 10 projects.
“I am proud to announce first gas from Mento with our partner EOG Resources Trinidad Ltd.,” said bpTT president David Campbell. “For bpTT, this represents our second start-up this year, and it is tangible proof of the benefits of partnering with others to bring much-needed gas into production. The bpTT/EOG partnership is progressing well as we continue to work on our next joint venture project, Coconut.”
The drilling campaign for the remaining seven gross wells on the Mento platform will now commence. Mento, a 50/50 joint venture between EOG Resources Trinidad (EOG) and bpTT, features a 12-slot, attended facility located in acreage jointly licensed by bpTT and EOG off Trinidad’s southeast coast.
Mento development. Credit: bp
bp has also announced that the company and its partners have entered a series of agreements to build and expand on major oil and gas interests in Azerbaijan. The agreements include:
“We are deeply proud of the long and successful partnership that bp has built with Azerbaijan over more than 30 years,” said Gordon Birrell, EVP Production and Operations at bp. “As can be seen by the agreements we signed this week, we continue to see many opportunities for further development and growth. As we deliver our strategy of growing our upstream, we will build on our strong positions in regions like Azerbaijan and on the deep relationships we have with the government and our partners.
“The next phase of development for Shah Deniz will access additional resources, extend production, and support continued delivery of important gas supplies to European customers. Innovative linked electrification and solar projects will promote lower operational emissions in Azerbaijan while freeing up fuel gas for export. And we look forward to working with SOCAR and TPAO to progress exploration for further opportunities."
