BG Egypt has begun gas production from the second stage of West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) Concession Phase-7 off Egypt.
The second stage of Phase-7, wherein BG Group and Petronas owns equal share, comprises onshore gas receiving facilities, five new compressors and a new power plant.
The latest WDDM development phase is designed to help maintain plateau gas production and access incremental reserves with new compression facilities as offshore reservoir pressure drop in the long term.
“We are very pleased with this latest field development phase, which has been delivered within budget, and commissioned and constructed ahead of schedule during a challenging year for Egypt,” said Arshad Sufi, BG Egypt President. “The successful delivery was made possible through the support of BG Egypt and its partners."
The compressors use aero-derivative gas turbine technology, a first for an E&P facility in Egypt, reducing impacts on the environment. The new power plant supplements the existing power facility in Idku, and comprises three gas turbine units operating at 11Kv.
Phase-7 is managed by the Joint Operating Company (JOC) Burullus Gas Company (EGPC 50 per cent, BG Group 25 per cent, Petronas 25 per cent).
General Electric supplied the compressors, while the new power plant was supplied by Siemens. EGPC affiliate companies performed key roles across the project. ENPPI were responsible for the design and procurement; Petrojet performed the construction work; while EMC undertook commissioning.
During peak activity, the project generated employment for 1,500 people. Since July 2010, the project has delivered over five million manhours without a lost time injury (LTI).
Gas News | Middle East
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