Kirinskoye

Location

The Kirinskoye field is located in the Sea of Okhotsk, off the coast of Sakhalin Island in Russia.

Discovery and Development

• The Yuzhno-Kirinskoye gas condensate field was discovered in 2010.
• Between 2012 and 2017, Gazprom commenced and continued the construction of production wells at the Kirinskoye field.

Field Characteristics

• The field is a gas condensate field, meaning it contains both natural gas and condensate (a type of light oil).
• The development of the field involves the use of advanced technologies such as angle drilling, telemetry tracking equipment (MWD), and modifications of logging measurement instruments (LWD) due to the insufficient knowledge of the geological features.

Operational Details

• Gazprom flot LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Gazprom, is involved in the development and operation of the field. The company has constructed several production wells at the Kirinskoye GCF, including seven production wells (P5, P6, P4 bis, P1, P2, P7, P3).
• The field development includes the operation of floating drilling units, such as semi-submersible and jack-up drilling rigs, as well as various support vessels.

Production and Reserves

• The field is expected to start commercial production in 2025.
• The South Kirinskoye field, part of the broader Kirinskoye area, has recoverable reserves exceeding 800 billion cubic meters (Bcm) of gas, which is planned to be a key source of gas supplies to China.

Environmental and Technological Considerations

• The development of the field is carried out with a focus on minimizing the negative impact on the environment. Innovative technologies are used to ensure environmentally friendly operations.
• The project involves complex and technologically challenging operations due to the harsh natural and climatic conditions of the Sea of Okhotsk.

Economic and Infrastructure Aspects

• The development cost of the Sakhalin 3 project, which includes the Kirinskoye field, is estimated to be approximately $17.709 billion.
• The project involves the construction and operation of onshore supply bases and port infrastructure, as well as the management of a fleet of vessels to support offshore operations.

Current Status

• As of the latest updates, the project is in the construction stage and is expected to meet delivery obligations, including securing gas supplies for China, following delays in other major gas projects on Sakhalin Island.