North Field Bravo

  • Type: Rig
  • field
  • Latitude: 26.5711600
  • Longitude: 51.8521200

North Field Bravo Oil and Gas Field Profile

Location and Geography

The North Field Bravo Oil and Gas Field is located offshore, northeast of Qatar, with approximate coordinates of 26.5712, 51.8521 (WGS 84).

Discovery and Production History

  • The natural gas in the North Field, which includes the North Field Bravo, was discovered in 1971. The field began production in 1996.

Field Details

  • The North Field Bravo is part of the larger North Field complex, which is the world's biggest single non-associated natural gas field. This field is a geological extension of Iran's South Pars/North Dome Gas-Condensate field.
  • The North Field covers more than 6,000 square kilometers and holds over 900 trillion standard cubic feet (tcf) of recoverable reserves, equivalent to approximately 10% of the world's known natural gas reserves.

Operator and Ownership

  • The field is operated by QatarEnergy, with TotalEnergies holding a 20% ownership stake.

Production Data

  • As of 2019 and 2020, the North Field Bravo produced:
    • Condensate: 13.43 million barrels per year (2019) and 0.04 million barrels per year (2020).
    • Gas: 16,536.88 million cubic meters per year in both 2019 and 2020.

Infrastructure and Expansion

  • The field has undergone significant development, including the installation of new living quarters. In 2021, a new living quarters topside was added to the North Field Bravo platform, designed to accommodate 90 people. This expansion included a four-legged jacket, piles, and a topside with five deck levels, a helipad, and bridge links to the existing living quarters. The fabrication and installation were carried out by Rosetti Marino and Heerema Marine Contractors, respectively.

Recent Developments

  • The broader North Field expansion, which includes the North Field East (NFE) project, aims to increase Qatar's LNG production capacity from 77 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to 110 Mtpa. The NFE project involves the development of four new LNG trains, eight wellhead platforms, and the drilling of 80 new wells. It also includes the installation of offshore pipelines and the integration of a CO2 capture and sequestration (CCS) system.

Environmental Considerations

  • The North Field East project, part of the larger North Field expansion, includes several environmental initiatives. These include a CCS system integrated with QatarEnergy’s existing CCS facility, the use of solar power from an 800-megawatt solar power plant, a jetty boil-off gas recovery system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the conservation of water by recovering 75% of the plant’s tertiary water. Additionally, the project will reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions by 40% through enhanced Dry Low NOx technology.

Project Milestones

  • Discovery Year: 1971
  • Production Start Year: 1996
  • Recent Expansion: The contract for the living quarters expansion was signed in March 2019, with offshore installation completed in February 2020.

Technical Data

  • Water Depth: The installation was conducted at a minimum water depth of 53 meters.
  • Jacket and Topside Details:
    • Jacket weight: Approximately 2,200 metric tons
    • Topside weight: Approximately 2,800 metric tons
    • The structure includes five deck levels, a fully equipped helideck, and six bridge links to the existing living quarters.
Flag Name Type Date
MAHYOOF 97% Fishing 11/11/2024
BOURBON LIBERTY 304 baycraft 10/8/2024
TOPAZ MAMLAKA Cargo 9/11/2024
SHADDAD Other 8/29/2024
FLOWERS TIDE Other 7/30/2024
RADAD 3% Fishing 7/18/2024
HALUL 72 Towing/Tug 7/7/2024
HALUL 72 Towing/Tug 7/6/2024
GMS RAPIDITY Other 6/26/2024
GMS RAPIDITY Other 6/26/2024
GMS RAPIDITY Other 6/8/2024
CALISTA Other 6/2/2024
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