Sirri E

Location

The Sirri E Oil and Gas Field is located offshore in Iran, specifically in the Persian Gulf. The exact coordinates are 25.751, 54.632 (WGS 84).

Operator and Ownership

The field is operated by the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC), which is a subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). NIOC is the sole owner of the Sirri E Oil and Gas Field.

Discovery and Production

• The field was discovered in 1972.
• The Final Investment Decision (FID) year is not specified, but production started in 1999.

Reserves

• Original Oil in Place (OOIP): 2,267 million barrels.
• Primary Reserves: 176.8 million barrels.
• Secondary Reserves: 739.9 million barrels.
• Recoverable Reserves: 916.7 million barrels (as of 2007 data).

Production

• Oil Production: The field produces approximately 36.5 million barrels per year (as of 2000 data).
• Gas Production: The field produces about 1033.56 million cubic meters of gas per year (as of 2000 data).

Field Status

The Sirri E Oil and Gas Field is currently operating. It is part of the broader Sirri A and E conventional oil fields, which have been in production for several years. The Sirri A and E fields have recovered about 93.31% of their total recoverable reserves, with peak production achieved in 2003. Production from these fields is expected to continue until they reach their economic limit, projected to be around 2033.

Development and Operations

• The field is part of the IOOC's operations, which include exploration, production, and development of oil and gas fields. IOOC also engages in renovating and reconstructing installations, improving production methods, and conserving oil and gas reserves.
• The development of the Sirri fields has involved foreign partnerships. For example, France's Total signed a contract with NIOC to develop the Sirri A and E oil fields.

Challenges and Future Plans

• Iran's oil production, including from the Sirri E field, has faced challenges such as low pressure in onshore fields and the need for gas injection to maintain reservoir pressure. Offshore fields like Sirri E are being developed to enhance oil production capacity.
• The field's development and maintenance require foreign investment and technology, especially given the age and condition of many of Iran's oil fields.

Additional Context

• The Sirri E field, along with other Iranian oil fields, has been affected by historical events such as the Iran-Iraq War, which damaged oil infrastructure and impacted production. Post-war efforts have focused on rebuilding and enhancing production capacities.