Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production was 3.77mmboed in 2022, an increase of 0.05% in 2021. The largest oil and gas-producing countries are the US and Mexico. Through 2030, the Gulf of Mexico’s oil and gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 0.087% to reach 1.66mmboed. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil & gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.

Here are the 10 largest upcoming oil and fields by reserves in the Gulf of Mexico, according to GlobalData’s Upstream Fields database.

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1. Zama

Zama is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This upcoming field is owned by BASF (13.29%), Harbour Energy (12.40%), LetterOne Holdings (6.55%), Petroleos Mexicanos (50.40%), Talos Energy (17.36%) and operated by PEMEX Exploracion y Produccion. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2026 at approximately 0.13mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 624.02mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.

2. Whale

Whale is located in Western Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Chevron (40%), Shell (60%), and operated by Shell Offshore. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2026 at approximately 0.09mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2073. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 575.45mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.

3. Mad Dog Phase 2

Mad Dog Phase 2 is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by BP (60.50%), Chevron (15.60%), Woodside Energy Group (23.90%), and operated by BP Exploration & Production. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2023 and is forecasted to peak in 2024 at approximately 0.12mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2041. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 510.22mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.

4. Anchor

Anchor is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Chevron (62.86%), TotalEnergies (37.14%), and operated by Chevron USA. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2027 at approximately 0.07mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 441.64mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.

5.Trion

Trion is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This upcoming field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (40%), Woodside Energy Group (60%), and operated by Woodside Energy (Mexico). Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2029 at approximately 0.1mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 440.29mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.

6. Gettysburg

Gettysburg is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Kosmos Energy (100%) and operated by Kosmos Energy Gulf of Mexico Operations. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2028 at approximately 0.04mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2088. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 270.26mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.

7. North Platte

North Platte is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Equinor (49%), Shell (51%), and operated by Shell Offshore. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2026 and is forecasted to peak in 2028 at approximately 0.07mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2048. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 294.09mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.

8. Ballymore

Ballymore is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Chevron (60%), TotalEnergies (40%), and operated by Chevron USA. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2028 at approximately 0.04mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 258.58mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.

9. Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Shell (100%) and operated by Shell Offshore. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2026 at approximately 0.03mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 219.46mmboe of crude oil and natural gas.

10. Dover

Dover is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Shell (100%) and operated by Shell Offshore. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2026 at approximately 0.03mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2074. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 158.12mmboe of crude oil and natural gas.

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