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| South West Ampa | |
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| Country | Brunei |
| Region | Belait |
| Offshore/onshore | Offshore |
| Operator | Brunei Shell Petroleum |
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| Field history | |
| Peak year | 1973 |
South West Ampa gas field, also known as Ampa Field or Southwest Ampa,[1] is a conventional gas field 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) off Kuala Belait managed by Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) Company that is situated in the shallow sea. The gas field is owned by the government of Brunei and BSP.[2] The field contains more than half of BSP's gas reserves,[3] with over 400 oil rim reservoirs and 380 non-associated gas reservoirs.[4]
Overview
The Ampa Field has well-understood reservoirs, but because of its complicated geology, extensive faulting, internal reservoir cross-flow, and the locations of its first connections, there are still a lot of unanswered questions. Research has been done to address these concerns and evaluate the possibilities for infill oil development, using techniques such as analytical estimations and 3D reservoir models.[4]
History
Technology advancements in the 1960s made offshore exploration possible, marking a milestone in offshore exploration.
The South West Ampa gas field was found in July 1963 and is located between 10–40 metres (33–131 ft) below the surface offshore of Brunei.[4] With a peak production year of 1973, the South West Ampa recovered 99.79% of its net viable reserves.[2] Pehin Dato Abdul Rahman formally inaugurated the Ampa Fairley Rationalization Project in May 2000.[3]
Production will go on until the field hits its economic limit in 2027, according to economic projections. As of 2021, the field produces around 2% of the nation's daily output.[2]
Platforms
The Ampa-6 and Ampa-9 complexes underwent major offshore upgrades in 2001. These included the installation of two new pipelines, a centralised crude stabilisation facility, and an upgraded distributed control system—all of which had negligible impact on the delivery of oil and gas.[2]
References
- ^ Abdul Kani Hj. Mohd. Salleh (1985-03-01). "Offshore exploration in Brunei". Energy. Proceedings of the Second EAPI/CCOP Workshop. 10 (3): 487–491. doi:10.1016/0360-5442(85)90063-5. ISSN 0360-5442.
- ^ a b c d "Oil & gas field profile: South West Ampa Conventional Gas Field, Brunei". www.offshore-technology.com. 2021-11-23. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ a b Mohd Jaini Hj Ibrahim. "AMPA FAIRLEY RATIONALISATION PROJECT" (PDF). members.igu.org. pp. 3, 7–8. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ a b c Peacock, A. W.; Ibrahim, M. I. B. (1997-04-14). "Infill Oil Development in South West Ampa Field". SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition. OnePetro. doi:10.2118/38063-MS.
Further reading
- Brunei Shell Petroleum, 1988, The Billionth Barrel Seria Oilfield
- Sandal, S. T. (eds.), 1996, The Geology and Hydrocarbon Resources of Negara Brunei Darussalam.
- "History of Oil and Gas". Brunei Shell Petroleum Company. Archived from the original on 24 August 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
- Drilling Uphill Geo ExPro, Vol 7 No 3, Paul Wood, 2010
Category:Belait District
Category:Natural gas fields in Brunei