Qattameya gas field : bp begins production from offshore Egyptian field
Oil and gas giant bp has commenced production from the Qattameya gas field in the North Damietta offshore concession in the Nile Delta in Egypt. bp, through its joint venture – Pharaonic Petroleum Company (PhPC), has developed the shallow water gas field via a one-well subsea development and tie-back to existing infrastructure. The oil and […]
Oil and gas giant bp has commenced production from the Qattameya gas field in the North Damietta offshore concession in the Nile Delta in Egypt.
bp, through its joint venture – Pharaonic Petroleum Company (PhPC), has developed the shallow water gas field via a one-well subsea development and tie-back to existing infrastructure.
The oil and gas giant’s partner in Pharaonic Petroleum Company is Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS).
According to bp, the Qattameya gas field is anticipated to have a daily production of up to 50 million cubic feet of gas.
Karim Alaa – bp North Africa regional president said: “By building on bp’s significant existing assets and infrastructure offshore Egypt, we were able to develop Qattameya efficiently and economically.
“Creating value through high quality, efficient oil and gas developments is a key part of bp’s strategy. We see this as a great example of resilient hydrocarbons development.
“We are proud to have brought this project safely onstream through an extremely challenging period. Our team continues to work to support Egypt realising the potential of its energy resources, adding to our track-record of delivery and enabled by our established partnerships with the Egyptian petroleum sector.”
bp begins gas producrion from the Qattameya gas field in Egypt. Photo courtesy of bp p.l.c.
Qattameya gas field brought into production nearly three years after discovery
Discovered in 2017, the Qattameya gas field is located nearly 45 km west of the Ha’py platform, and is contained in 108 metres of water.
The bp gas field in Egypt is tied back to the Ha’py and Tuart field development through a new 50km pipeline. It is also connected to the existing subsea utilities of the Ha’py and Tuart field development through a 50 km umbilical.
bp has a 100% stake in the North Damietta offshore concession, which is located in the East Nile Delta. The gas produced from the Qattameya gas field is directed to the Egyptian national grid.