Difference between revisions of "Olowi Oil Field"

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* Location: Offshore
 
* Location: Offshore
 
* Production start: 2009
 
* Production start: 2009
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* Production end: 2018
 
* Partners:  
 
* Partners:  
 
* Type: Oil  
 
* Type: Oil  
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+++ Description
 
+++ Description
* The field uses three wellhead towers and one conductor support platform tied back to the [[Knock Allan FPSO]] vessel (Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading)
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* The field used three wellhead towers and one conductor support platform tied back to the [[Knock Allan FPSO]] vessel (Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading)
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* The field is no longer producing.
  
 
+++ Contractors
 
+++ Contractors
* **Saipem:** Engineering, procurement, construction, installation, hook-up and commissioning of the fixed portion of the Olowi Field Development Production Facilities and the installation of interconnecting subsea pipeline, riser and umbilical systems between the wellhead towers and the FPSO
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* '''Saipem:''' Engineering, procurement, construction, installation, hook-up and commissioning of the fixed portion of the Olowi Field Development Production Facilities and the installation of interconnecting subsea pipeline, riser and umbilical systems between the wellhead towers and the FPSO
* **Drydocks World:** FPSO conversion
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* '''Drydocks World:''' FPSO conversion
* **Claxton:** Subsea template & Topside  
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* '''Claxton:''' Subsea template & Topside  
* **KCA DEUTAG:** Development drilling contract
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* '''KCA DEUTAG:''' Development drilling contract
  
 
+++ History
 
+++ History
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* 2007 - KCA DEUTAG awarded drilling contract
 
* 2007 - KCA DEUTAG awarded drilling contract
 
* 2009 - First oil
 
* 2009 - First oil
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* 2018 - Production on the field ceased
  
  
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# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:kca-deutag-awarded-us-225million-jack-up-contracts KCA DEUTAG awarded US$225million jack-up contracts]
 
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:kca-deutag-awarded-us-225million-jack-up-contracts KCA DEUTAG awarded US$225million jack-up contracts]
 
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:saipem-wins-new-contracts-worth-euro-410-million-in Saipem wins new contracts worth euro 410 million in Gabon and Angola]
 
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:saipem-wins-new-contracts-worth-euro-410-million-in Saipem wins new contracts worth euro 410 million in Gabon and Angola]
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# [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2023/12/yinson-holdings-berhad-notice-of.html Yinson Holdings Berhad - Notice Of Termination - Contract For The FPSO for the Olowi Field]

Latest revision as of 11:27, 2 December 2023

Summary Information

  • Operator: Canadian Natural Resources
  • Country: Gabon
  • Location: Offshore
  • Production start: 2009
  • Production end: 2018
  • Partners:
  • Type: Oil
  • Estimated Reserves:
  • Production Volume:

+++ Description

  • The field used three wellhead towers and one conductor support platform tied back to the Knock Allan FPSO vessel (Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading)
  • The field is no longer producing.

+++ Contractors

  • Saipem: Engineering, procurement, construction, installation, hook-up and commissioning of the fixed portion of the Olowi Field Development Production Facilities and the installation of interconnecting subsea pipeline, riser and umbilical systems between the wellhead towers and the FPSO
  • Drydocks World: FPSO conversion
  • Claxton: Subsea template & Topside
  • KCA DEUTAG: Development drilling contract

+++ History

  • 2001 - Olowi Oil Field discovered
  • 2005 - CNR acquiredthe field from Pioneer
  • 2006 - Saipem awarded EPC contract
  • 2007 - KCA DEUTAG awarded drilling contract
  • 2009 - First oil
  • 2018 - Production on the field ceased


+++ Geology

  • The Gamba sandstone exhibits excellent reservoir quality with average porosity of 20% or higher.

+++ Links

  1. Claxton Platform References
  2. Pioneer Announces Test Results of Gabon Discovery
  3. Pioneer Agrees to Sell Interest in Offshore Gabon Block
  4. KCA DEUTAG awarded US$225million jack-up contracts
  5. Saipem wins new contracts worth euro 410 million in Gabon and Angola
  6. Yinson Holdings Berhad - Notice Of Termination - Contract For The FPSO for the Olowi Field