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* It lies in water depths of between 120 and 170 metres. The depth of the reservoir is 2,000-3,500 metres. | * It lies in water depths of between 120 and 170 metres. The depth of the reservoir is 2,000-3,500 metres. | ||
* It is operated by BP on behalf of the Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC) | * It is operated by BP on behalf of the Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC) | ||
| − | * Oil is exported to the [[Sangachal Oil | + | * Oil is exported to the [[Sangachal Oil and Gas Processing Terminal]] |
* There are currently three platforms operating, West Chirag platform, Chirag and Deepwater Gunashli platform | * There are currently three platforms operating, West Chirag platform, Chirag and Deepwater Gunashli platform | ||
* The West Chirag platform has been installed at a water depth of about 170 metres. The design oil capacity of the platform is 183 thousand barrels per day. | * The West Chirag platform has been installed at a water depth of about 170 metres. The design oil capacity of the platform is 183 thousand barrels per day. | ||
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=== Contractors === | === Contractors === | ||
* **Saipem:** | * **Saipem:** | ||
| − | + | ** Transport and installation of the East Azeri and West Azeri platforms and of a pre-drilling template in the framework of Phase 2 of the Full Field Development | |
| − | + | ** Fabrication and load out of a template, two jackets and associated piles as well as transport and installation activities for the two platforms including a template, two jackets and two topsides for phase 3 | |
* **Emtunga:** | * **Emtunga:** | ||
| − | + | ** Phase 3 - DUQ, Living Quarter Module and Helideck | |
| − | + | ** Phase 2 - East Azeri & West Azeri - Living Quarter Modules and Helideck | |
| − | + | ** Phase 1 - Central Azeri & Chirag - Living Quarter Module and Helideck | |
* **AMEC** | * **AMEC** | ||
| − | + | ** Awarded US $17 million contract to analyse and evaluate development plans | |
| − | + | ** Initial support services to the Chirag-1 Production Platform | |
| − | + | ** West Chirag (COP-WC) topsides | |
* **J. Ray McDermott:** | * **J. Ray McDermott:** | ||
| − | + | ** Pipeline installation for the Phase 2 development | |
| − | + | ** Fabrication, assembly, hook-up and commissioning of the Drilling, Utilities and Quarters (DUQ) integrated deck for the Phase 3 development | |
| − | + | ** Installation of infield pipelines and subsea water injection facilities for the ACG development Phase 3 | |
* **FoundOcean:** Grouting for ACG & PDQ - West Chirag | * **FoundOcean:** Grouting for ACG & PDQ - West Chirag | ||
* **Global Maritime:** Warranty surveyor for installation of flowlines, export lines and subsea facilities associated with six platforms | * **Global Maritime:** Warranty surveyor for installation of flowlines, export lines and subsea facilities associated with six platforms | ||
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* 2004 - Saipem awarded phase III contract | * 2004 - Saipem awarded phase III contract | ||
* 2004 - AMEC wins contract for initial support services to the Chirag-1 Production Platform | * 2004 - AMEC wins contract for initial support services to the Chirag-1 Production Platform | ||
| + | * 2005 - Chevron acquires Unocal becoming a partner | ||
* 2010 - BP acquired Devon's stake | * 2010 - BP acquired Devon's stake | ||
* 2013 - ONGC acquires a 2.36 percent stake from Hess | * 2013 - ONGC acquires a 2.36 percent stake from Hess | ||
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* 2016 - Partnership agreement extended until 2050 | * 2016 - Partnership agreement extended until 2050 | ||
* 2019 - MOL acquires ConocoPhillips stake | * 2019 - MOL acquires ConocoPhillips stake | ||
| + | * 2019 - The ACE project was sanctioned | ||
| + | * 2023 - The ACE topsides sailed off for installation | ||
| + | * 2023 - Equinor agrees to sell its stake to Socar | ||
| − | + | === Geology === | |
* The depth of the reservoir is 2,000-3,500 metres. | * The depth of the reservoir is 2,000-3,500 metres. | ||
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# [http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9006667&contentId=7015091 BP, Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli] | # [http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=9006667&contentId=7015091 BP, Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli] | ||
# [http://new.socar.az/socar/en/activities/production/azeri-chirag-deep-water-gunashli Socar, Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli] | # [http://new.socar.az/socar/en/activities/production/azeri-chirag-deep-water-gunashli Socar, Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli] | ||
| − | # | + | # [[FoundOcean Subsea References]] |
| − | # | + | # [[McDermott Platform References]] |
| − | # | + | # [[McDermott Subsea References]] |
| − | # | + | # [[Emtunga Offshore Platform References]] |
| − | # | + | # [[International Protective Coatings Fixed Platform References]] |
| − | # | + | # [[Global Maritime Pipeline References]] |
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:saipem-awarded-new-offshore-construction-contracts-a Saipem awarded new offshore construction contracts amounting to 285 million USD] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:saipem-awarded-new-offshore-construction-contracts-a Saipem awarded new offshore construction contracts amounting to 285 million USD] | ||
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:amec-scoops-caspian-contract AMEC Scoops Caspian Contract] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:amec-scoops-caspian-contract AMEC Scoops Caspian Contract] | ||
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# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:j-ray-mcdermott-announces-new-project-awards-totalin J. Ray McDermott Announces New Project Awards Totaling Approximately $390 Million] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:j-ray-mcdermott-announces-new-project-awards-totalin J. Ray McDermott Announces New Project Awards Totaling Approximately $390 Million] | ||
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:amec-expands-oil-gas-relationships-in-the-caspian AMEC Expands Oil & Gas Relationships in the Caspian] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:amec-expands-oil-gas-relationships-in-the-caspian AMEC Expands Oil & Gas Relationships in the Caspian] | ||
| − | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:devon-energy-completes-sale-of-acg-field-in-azerbaij | + | # [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2023/10/chevrontexaco-announces-agreement-to.html ChevronTexaco Announces Agreement to Acquire Unocal] |
| + | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/archive:devon-energy-completes-sale-of-acg-field-in-azerbaij Devon Energy Completes Sale of ACG Field in Azerbaijan] | ||
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:3618 New well commissioned on Gunashli field] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:3618 New well commissioned on Gunashli field] | ||
# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:4030 Hess Closes Sale of Interest in ACG Fields to ONGC Videsh] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:4030 Hess Closes Sale of Interest in ACG Fields to ONGC Videsh] | ||
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# [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:6137 SOCAR and BP-operated AIOC sign principles of agreement on future development of the ACG oil field in Azerbaijan to 2050] | # [http://killajoules.wikidot.com/blog:6137 SOCAR and BP-operated AIOC sign principles of agreement on future development of the ACG oil field in Azerbaijan to 2050] | ||
# [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2022/10/mol-agrees-to-purchase-957-stake-in.html MOL agrees to purchase a 9.57% stake in Azerbaijan’s ACG oil field and 8.9% in the BTC pipeline] | # [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2022/10/mol-agrees-to-purchase-957-stake-in.html MOL agrees to purchase a 9.57% stake in Azerbaijan’s ACG oil field and 8.9% in the BTC pipeline] | ||
| + | # [https://a-barrel-full.blogspot.com/2023/09/ace-platform-topsides-unit-sails-away.html ACE platform topsides unit sails away for offshore installation] | ||
| + | # [https://abarrelfull.blogspot.com/2024/02/equinor-sells-its-interests-in.html Equinor sells its interests in Azerbaijan] | ||
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| + | [[category:Field]] | ||
| + | [[category:Azerbaijan]] | ||
| + | [[category:BP]] | ||
| + | [[category:MOL]] | ||
| + | [[category:Socar]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:32, 15 February 2024
Contents
Summary Information
- Operator: BP
- Country: Azerbaijan
- Location: Offshore, Caspian Sea
- Production start:
- Partners:
- Type: Oil & Gas
- Estimated Reserves:
- Production Volume:
Description
- ACG is a super-giant field located about 100 km east of Baku. It is the biggest producing oil field in the Caspian Sea and covers an area of more than 432 square kilometres.
- It lies in water depths of between 120 and 170 metres. The depth of the reservoir is 2,000-3,500 metres.
- It is operated by BP on behalf of the Azerbaijan International Operating Company (AIOC)
- Oil is exported to the Sangachal Oil and Gas Processing Terminal
- There are currently three platforms operating, West Chirag platform, Chirag and Deepwater Gunashli platform
- The West Chirag platform has been installed at a water depth of about 170 metres. The design oil capacity of the platform is 183 thousand barrels per day.
Azeri Central East (ACE)
- The Azeri Central East (ACE) project is centred on a new 48-slot production, drilling and quarters platform located mid-way between the existing Central Azeri and East Azeri platforms in a water depth of approximately 140 metres. The project will also include new infield pipelines to transfer oil and gas from the ACE platform to the existing ACG Phase 2 oil and gas export pipelines for transportation to the onshore Sangachal Terminal.
- In addition, there will be a water injection pipeline installed between the East Azeri and ACE platforms to supply injection water from the Central Azeri compression and water injection platform to the ACE facilities.
- The project is scheduled for completion in 2023
Contractors
- **Saipem:**
- Transport and installation of the East Azeri and West Azeri platforms and of a pre-drilling template in the framework of Phase 2 of the Full Field Development
- Fabrication and load out of a template, two jackets and associated piles as well as transport and installation activities for the two platforms including a template, two jackets and two topsides for phase 3
- **Emtunga:**
- Phase 3 - DUQ, Living Quarter Module and Helideck
- Phase 2 - East Azeri & West Azeri - Living Quarter Modules and Helideck
- Phase 1 - Central Azeri & Chirag - Living Quarter Module and Helideck
- **AMEC**
- Awarded US $17 million contract to analyse and evaluate development plans
- Initial support services to the Chirag-1 Production Platform
- West Chirag (COP-WC) topsides
- **J. Ray McDermott:**
- Pipeline installation for the Phase 2 development
- Fabrication, assembly, hook-up and commissioning of the Drilling, Utilities and Quarters (DUQ) integrated deck for the Phase 3 development
- Installation of infield pipelines and subsea water injection facilities for the ACG development Phase 3
- **FoundOcean:** Grouting for ACG & PDQ - West Chirag
- **Global Maritime:** Warranty surveyor for installation of flowlines, export lines and subsea facilities associated with six platforms
History
- 1994 - The Agreement was signed for joint development and production sharing
- 2002 - AMEC awarded US $17 million contract to analyse and evaluate development plans
- 2003 - Saipem awarded phase II contract
- 2004 - Saipem awarded phase III contract
- 2004 - AMEC wins contract for initial support services to the Chirag-1 Production Platform
- 2005 - Chevron acquires Unocal becoming a partner
- 2010 - BP acquired Devon's stake
- 2013 - ONGC acquires a 2.36 percent stake from Hess
- 2014 - West Chirag starts production
- 2016 - Partnership agreement extended until 2050
- 2019 - MOL acquires ConocoPhillips stake
- 2019 - The ACE project was sanctioned
- 2023 - The ACE topsides sailed off for installation
- 2023 - Equinor agrees to sell its stake to Socar
Geology
- The depth of the reservoir is 2,000-3,500 metres.
Links
- BP, Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli
- Socar, Azeri-Chirag-Guneshli
- FoundOcean Subsea References
- McDermott Platform References
- McDermott Subsea References
- Emtunga Offshore Platform References
- International Protective Coatings Fixed Platform References
- Global Maritime Pipeline References
- Saipem awarded new offshore construction contracts amounting to 285 million USD
- AMEC Scoops Caspian Contract
- New offshore construction contracts of approximately 235 million Euro awarded to Saipem
- J. Ray McDermott Announces New Project Awards Totaling Approximately $390 Million
- AMEC Expands Oil & Gas Relationships in the Caspian
- ChevronTexaco Announces Agreement to Acquire Unocal
- Devon Energy Completes Sale of ACG Field in Azerbaijan
- New well commissioned on Gunashli field
- Hess Closes Sale of Interest in ACG Fields to ONGC Videsh
- Largest offshore facility ever built in Baku sails away
- Production begins at West Chirag platform
- SOCAR and BP-operated AIOC sign principles of agreement on future development of the ACG oil field in Azerbaijan to 2050
- MOL agrees to purchase a 9.57% stake in Azerbaijan’s ACG oil field and 8.9% in the BTC pipeline
- ACE platform topsides unit sails away for offshore installation
- Equinor sells its interests in Azerbaijan
