Ayatsil

Ayatsil Oil and Gas Field Profile

Location

The Ayatsil Oil and Gas Field is located in the Federal Offshore area of Mexico, specifically within the Campeche Sound in the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the Ku-Maloob-Zaap complex, one of the largest oil-producing areas in Mexico.

Operator and Ownership

The field is operated and owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexico's state-owned integrated oil and gas company.

Discovery and Production

• The field was discovered in 2007.
• Production began in 2015.

Field Characteristics

• Water Depth: The field is located in shallow water with a depth of approximately 358 feet.
• Field Type: It is classified as a heavy oil field.

Reserves

As of the latest data:

• Crude Oil: 2P reserves of 1,048.59 million barrels (2023).
• Condensate: 2P reserves of 0.54 million barrels (2023).
• Gas: 2P reserves of 3,429.7 million cubic meters (2023).

Production

• Oil Production: The field produced 31.42 million barrels per year in 2022. Historical production rates include 33.69 million barrels per year in 2020 and 34.31 million barrels per year in 2021.
• Gas Production: Associated gas production was 100.28 million cubic meters per year in 2022, with cumulative production of 392.36 million cubic meters as of 2020.
• Peak Production: Expected to reach peak production in 2025, with production continuing until the field reaches its economic limit in 2084. The field currently accounts for approximately 4% of Mexico’s daily oil output.

Infrastructure

• The Ayatsil-B facility, installed by McDermott, is the largest and deepest platform in the field, weighing approximately 13,495 tons. This platform is part of the extensive infrastructure developed for the field.

Expansion and Redevelopment

An expansion project, known as the Ayatsil Redevelopment, is currently in the construction stage and is expected to start in 2024. This project aims to enhance the field's production capabilities.

Field Participation and Economic Impact

The Ayatsil Oil and Gas Field is fully owned by PEMEX, which operates across the entire value chain of the oil and gas industry in Mexico, including exploration, production, processing, logistics, and marketing. The field contributes significantly to Mexico's oil production, making it a crucial asset for the country's energy sector.

Additional Data

For more detailed insights, including interactive maps, downloadable datasets, and summary data, the Global Oil and Gas Extraction Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website provides comprehensive resources.