Shell
spuds first appraisal well to launch $5 bln integrated GTL project
Posted: 17 February 2004
Qatar Shell GTL Limited has announced the spudding of the first
appraisal well in the giant North Field for the $5 billion, 140
kbbl/d integrated gas to liquids project.
The appraisal drilling campaign will comprise drilling of two wells
in the North Field. The wells will determine the reservoir properties
and structure as well as validate the composition of the gas in
the area of the North Field provisionally allocated to the project.
We are delighted to have made so much progress so quickly,”
said Andy Brown, Qatar Shell GTL Limited General Manager and Project
Director. “This milestone has been reached less than 4 months
after the Qatar Petroleum/Shell Gas to Liquids Heads of Agreement
(HOA) was signed on 20 October 2003. It is a testament to the excellent
co-operation we have enjoyed with Qatar Petroleum that we have been
able to reach this milestone so quickly.”
The wells are being drilled by the Ensco 96 jack-up drilling rig.
For more information see www.shell.com/qatar
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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