Kambesah

Location

The Kambesah oil field is located in shallow waters off the coast of Mexico, specifically within the Cantarell complex.

Operator

The field is operated by Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), Mexico's state-owned oil company.

Discovery and Production

The Kambesah field was discovered in 2008, a period when international oil prices reached historical peaks. Following its discovery, the field was integrated into the Cantarell complex, which is one of Mexico's most significant oil-producing areas.

Geology and Reserves

The Kambesah field, like other fields in the Cantarell complex, produces heavy crude oil with an API gravity ranging from 12° to 24°. The oil has a high content of sulfur and metals. The reservoir rock is composed of clastic limestone and dolomitized carbonates, characterized by natural fractures with high permeability and porosity.

Production Contribution

By the end of 2014, the Kambesah field was one of the fields that contributed to an increase in light crude oil production. Specifically, it was part of the fields in the Cantarell complex and other assets that helped offset the decline in overall crude oil production. The field's production, along with others like the Onel, Chuhuk, and Xux fields, contributed to a 2% increase in light crude oil production during 2014.

Infrastructure and Investment

The development of the Kambesah field benefited from significant investments made in the Cantarell complex. Between 2002 and 2007, the average annual investment in the complex was around $2.4 billion, and this increased to $3.8 billion between 2008 and 2013. These investments included upgrades to infrastructure, expansion of drilling operations, and the commencement of nitrogen injections to optimize gas exploitation.

Current Status

As of recent data, the Kambesah field continues to be a producing conventional oil field in shallow waters, operated by PEMEX. It remains part of the broader efforts to maintain and enhance oil production in Mexico's key oil fields.

Context within the Cantarell Complex

The Kambesah field is one of several fields within the Cantarell complex, which also includes fields like Akal, Sihil, Ek-Balam, and Ixtoc. While the Akal field has been the most significant in terms of reserves and production, the contributions from fields like Kambesah have been crucial in compensating for the decline in production from the Akal field.

In summary, the Kambesah oil field is an important component of Mexico's oil production, particularly within the Cantarell complex, and its development has been supported by significant investments and infrastructure upgrades.