Pilot is a heavy oil development located in shallow water in the UK and is operated by Ping Petroleum UK. According to GlobalData, who tracks more than 34,000 active and developing oil and gas fields worldwide, Pilot was discovered in 1989, lies in block 21/27a ALL, with water depth of around 266 feet. Buy the profile here.

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The project is currently in approval stage and is expected to start commercial production in 2025. The Pilot heavy oil development will involve the drilling of approximately 30 wells and includes FPSO and wellhead platforms.

Field participation details

The field is owned by Dagang NeXchange, Orcadian Energy (CNS) and Ping Petroleum Sdn.

Production from Pilot

Production from the Pilot heavy oil development project is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecast to peak in 2027, Based on economic assumptions, the production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2040.

Contractors involved in the Pilot heavy oil field

Some of the key contractors involved in the Pilot project as follows.

Design/FEED Engineering: SBM Offshore

Other Contractors: Petrofac, KCA Deutag Alpha, Fugro, RSK Group and Crondall Energy Consultants

About Ping Petroleum UK

Ping Petroleum UK Plc (Ping Petroleum UK) is an upstream company, focused on shallow water offshore production and development opportunities. Ping Petroleum UK is headquartered in London, Greater London, the UK.

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This content was updated on 14 May 2024

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