Breton Sound Block 31 - Southern

Location

• The Breton Sound Block 53 - Southern Oil and Gas Asset is located in the Western Gulf Basin, specifically in Louisiana, United States. The exact coordinates are 29.4648, -89.1632.

Status and Operation

• The asset is currently operating under the operatorship of Southern Oil Of Louisiana.

History

• The discovery year for this asset is 1962, although the exact year of the Final Investment Decision (FID) and production start is not specified.

Production

• As of 2020, the production figures include:
  • Condensate: 0.05 million barrels per year
  • Gas: 50.08 million cubic meters per year
  • Oil: 0.17 million barrels per year
• As of 2022, the production figures are:
  • Gas: 43.47 million cubic meters per year
  • Oil: 0.22 million barrels per year.

Geographical Context

• The asset is situated within the Breton Sound Basin, which is part of the Mississippi River delta lobe, specifically the abandoned St. Bernard Delta. The basin includes significant hydrologic features such as the Mississippi River, natural levee ridges, flood protection levees, and freshwater diversions at various locations.

Infrastructure

• While the specific document does not detail the infrastructure of Block 53, it is part of a broader oil and gas infrastructure in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) that includes numerous platforms, wells, and offshore pipelines. The general area has multiple pipelines operated by companies such as Southern Natural Gas and Gulf South Pipeline Co..

Environmental and Restoration Context

• The Breton Sound Basin has been significantly impacted by natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina, which destroyed large areas of marsh and coastal habitats. Restoration projects, such as the Mid-Breton Land Bridge Marsh Creation and Terracing Project, are underway to restore these areas.