BP has started production at its Atlantis Major Facility Expansion project in the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM), increasing the output of the Atlantis field by approximately 10,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd).
The expansion project introduces two additional subsea water injection wells to the field, which is located approximately 150 miles south of New Orleans.
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The new wells are intended to raise the pressure in specific reservoirs, contributing to the recovery of more oil and extending the useful life of the Atlantis field.
The project also involved the addition of new subsea trees and new water injection pumps on the topsides of the Atlantis platform.
According to bp, the Atlantis Major Facility Expansion project was completed ahead of schedule and below its original budget.
BP operates the Atlantis field with a 56% interest, while Woodside holds the remaining 44% following its merger with BHP Petroleum in June 2022.
BP’s share from the expansion project is approximately 5,000boepd.
Andy Krieger, bp’s Gulf of America and Canada senior vice-president, said: “Atlantis has been one of the anchors of our Gulf business for nearly two decades, and this expansion proves there is still more value to be generated.
“We are extending the life of a great asset while supporting jobs and investment in the region – all while making the most of infrastructure that is already in place.”
Atlantis was discovered in 1998 and began production in October 2007 after initial delays caused by hurricanes in 2005.
Full commissioning and production ramp-up took place in December 2007. The Atlantis platform is located in water depths of 7,074ft, spanning five blocks.
The facility reached peak production in late 2008.
BP also recently approved the development of two further production platforms, Kaskida and Tiber. These are expected to contribute a combined 160,000 barrels per day of new production capacity in the US offshore sector by the end of this decade.
