Samaria is a producing heavy oil field located onshore Mexico and is operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field is located in block A-0296-Samaria.
An expansion project is associated with the Samaria, namely Samaria Development. This project is currently in the approval stage.
Field participation details
The field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos.
Production from Samaria
The Samaria heavy oil field recovered 96.18% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 1978. The peak production was approximately 313.69 thousand bpd of crude oil and condensate and 353 Mmcfd of natural gas. Based on economic assumptions, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2044. The field currently accounts for approximately 1% of the country’s daily output.
Remaining recoverable reserves
The field is expected to recover 81.54 Mmboe, comprised of 75.87 Mmbbl of crude oil & condensate and 34.07 bcf of natural gas reserves. Samaria heavy oil field reserves accounts 0.19% of total remaining reserves of producing heavy oil fields globally.
About Petroleos Mexicanos
Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) is a state-owned integrated oil and gas company. It operates across the value chain of oil and gas industry, from exploration and production to processing, logistics, and marketing. The company also produces and distributes a wide range of petrochemical products. PEMEX owns and operates oil refineries, petrochemical and gas processing complexes, land and maritime terminals, oil and gas pipelines, maritime vessels, and fleet of road transportation. The company sells gasoline and diesel in the domestic market through gas service stations under the PEMEX brand. It also exports crude oil, natural gas, petroleum and petrochemical products to international markets. PEMEX is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
Methodology
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