Bahr Es Salam (Structures A&E)

Project Status and Details

• The Bahr Es Salam (Structures A&E) Oil and Gas Field is currently in the development phase.
• The project is operated by Mellitah Oil & Gas, which is a joint venture between Eni and the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC).

Ownership and Operator

• The field is owned and operated by Mellitah Oil & Gas, with 100% ownership.

Location

• The field is located offshore, within Area D, Block NC141, in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Libya. The exact coordinates are 33.77, 12.658 (WGS 84).

Discovery and Development

• The exact discovery year is not specified, but the Final Investment Decision (FID) was made in 2023. Production is expected to start in 2026.

Reserves

• The field has significant gas and oil reserves:
  • Gas reserves: Approximately 169,899.48 million cubic meters as of 2023.
  • Oil reserves: Approximately 105 million barrels as of 2022.

Production Capacity

• The production design capacity for the field includes:
  • Gas: 7,855.02 million cubic meters per year.
  • Oil and condensate: 10.95 million barrels per year.
  • Hydrocarbons: 74.83 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per year by 2025.

Development Objectives

• The project aims to extend the gas production plateau of the Bahr Essalam field, ensuring a continued supply of gas to both the local market and Europe.
• The development also includes plans for a carbon capture and storage plant in Mellitah, as part of Eni and NOC's broader agreement.

Economic Impact

• The project is expected to generate significant investment in Libya's oil and gas industry, estimated at $7 billion to $9 billion, and could yield up to $13 billion in net revenue for the country.

Infrastructure and Facilities

• While specific details on the infrastructure for Structures A&E are not as detailed as those for Structures B&C, it is part of a larger development plan that includes existing and new facilities. The nearby Bahr Essalam field, which includes Structures B&C, has extensive subsea and platform infrastructure, including the Sabratha process platform and various subsea wells and pipelines.

Partners and Contractors

• The project is a joint effort between Eni and the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) through Mellitah Oil & Gas. Other contractors and partners involved in similar projects in the area include companies like Saipem, Rosetti Marino, and Technip.