Chim Sao Infill Development
- Type: Rig
- field
- Latitude: 7.1290000
- Longitude: 108.4850000
Chim Sao Infill Development Oil and Gas Field Profile
Location
The Chim Sao Infill Development Oil and Gas Field is located offshore Vietnam, specifically within the Natuna Sea Block A. The exact coordinates are 7.129, 108.485 (WGS 84).
Project Details
- Status: The field is currently in development.
- Operator: Harbour Energy.
- Ownership: The ownership is divided among Harbour Energy (53.12%), Santos Limited (31.88%), and PetroVietnam (15.0%).
Discovery and Development
- Discovery Year: The field was discovered in 2006, as part of the broader Chim Sao complex, which also includes the Chim Sao Oil and Gas Field.
- FID (Final Investment Decision) Year: No FID year has been specified, indicating that the project is still in the development phase.
Production
- The Chim Sao field, which includes the infill development, has a history of production. By 2017, the Chim Sao field had exceeded 50 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) in production, surpassing initial forecasts.
- The infill development is part of ongoing efforts to sustain and enhance production from the existing Chim Sao field.
Historical Context
- The original Chim Sao field, also known as Blackbird, was brought on-stream in October 2011 by Premier Oil, the previous operator. This development was completed on schedule and within budget.
Current Status
- The project is currently managed by Harbour Energy, which is working on the infill development to maintain and potentially increase production levels from the field.
Geographical and Operational Context
- The Chim Sao complex, including the infill development, is situated approximately 400 km off the Vietnamese coast.
- The field has benefited from various projects aimed at maximizing operating efficiency and increasing deliverability, as seen in the past performance of the Chim Sao field.
Additional Resources
For more detailed data, including interactive maps and downloadable datasets, the Global Oil and Gas Extraction Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website can be consulted.