Chuchupa Gas Field

Summary Information

• Operator: Chevron
• Country: Colombia
• Location: Guajira basin, Carribean Sea
• Production start: 1977
• Partners: Ecopetrol
• Type: Gas
• Estimated Reserves:
• Production Volume:

+++ Description

• The field consists of two offshore platforms (Chuchupa A and B)
• It is the only offshore field in Colombia

+++ Contractors

• **Saipem:** Chuchupa B - production platform and sealines, Transport & Installation
• **Vepica:** Conceptual and Basic Engineering

+++ History

• 1973 - Chuchupa Gas Field discovered
• 1977 - First gas produced
• 1996 - B platform installed
• 2003 - Extension agreement signed for the field

+++ Geology

+++ Links

1. Saipem Fixed Offshore Production Facilities Project References
2. Vepica Production Facilities References
3. Texaco announces inauguration of second offshore platform in Colombia
4. ChevronTexaco and Ecopetrol Sign an Extension Agreement for the Guajira Area A Association Contract in Colombia
5. Offshore Colombia win for Wood Group PSN