Chevron Corporation** (NYSE: CVX) announced today that it
started oil and natural gas production from the Anchor project in
the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Anchor production marks the
successful delivery of high-pressure technology that is rated to
safely operate at up to 20,000 psi, with reservoir depths reaching
34,000 feet below sea level.
“The Anchor project represents a breakthrough for the energy
industry,” said Nigel Hearne, executive vice president, Chevron
Oil, Products & Gas. “Application of this industry-first
deepwater technology allows us to unlock previously
difficult-to-access resources and will enable similar deepwater
high-pressure developments for the industry.”
The Anchor semi-submersible floating production unit (FPU) has a
design capacity of 75,000 gross barrels of oil per day and 28
million gross cubic feet of natural gas per day. The Anchor
development will consist of seven subsea wells tied into the Anchor
FPU, located in the Green Canyon area, approximately 140 miles (225
km) off the coast of Louisiana, in water depths of approximately
5,000 feet (1,524 m). Total potentially recoverable resources from
the Anchor field are estimated to be up to 440 million barrels of
oil equivalent.
“This Anchor milestone demonstrates Chevron’s ability to safely
deliver projects within budget in the Gulf of Mexico,” said Bruce
Niemeyer, president, Chevron Americas Exploration & Production.
“The Anchor project provides affordable, reliable, lower carbon
intensity oil and natural gas to help meet energy demand, while
boosting economic activity for Gulf Coast communities.”
The Anchor FPU is Chevron’s sixth operated facility currently
producing in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, one of the lowest carbon
intensity oil and gas basins in the world. Chevron’s operated and
non-operated facilities in the Gulf of Mexico are expected to
produce a combined 300,000 net barrels of oil equivalent per day by
2026.
To reduce carbon emissions, the Anchor FPU was designed as an
all-electric facility with electric motors and electronic controls.
Additionally, the FPU utilizes waste heat and vapor recovery units
as well as existing pipeline infrastructure to transport oil and
natural gas directly to U.S. Gulf Coast markets.
Chevron, through its subsidiary Chevron U.S.A. Inc., is operator
and holds a 62.86 percent working interest in the Anchor project.
Co-owner TotalEnergies E&P USA, Inc. holds a 37.14 percent
working interest.
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy
companies. We believe affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy
is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil
and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants,
petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that
enhance our business and the industry. We aim to grow our oil and
gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations and grow
lower carbon businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and
offsets, hydrogen and other emerging technologies. More information
about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
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