par energy_isere » 14 déc. 2023, 23:52
Perenco Launches LPG Plant in Gabon
by Rocky Teodoro|Rigzone Staff|Thursday, December 14, 2023
Perenco Oil & Gas Gabon (POGG) has officially opened its Batanga Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant, the second phase of a $50 million major gas development project in Gabon.
The project’s second phase aims to produce 15,000 metric tons of LPG at the Batanga facility, located in the Etimboué department in Ogooué-Maritime province, to supply the national market with approximately 35 percent of the national demand, which will reduce imports by more than 50 percent.
The phase also includes the delivery of gas to Mayumba, where a 20 megawatt (MW) power plant and a high voltage line to Tchibanga will be constructed to supply the local market. The plant could reach 100 MW with interconnection to the national network and the development of industrial projects in southern Gabon, POGG said in a news release Wednesday.
By recovering associated gases from the POGG-operated oil fields, LPG can now be extracted for the country's power plants and industrial use, also helping to connect the south of Gabon to Libreville. Surplus LPG will be sold to the international market, according to the release. The project is expected to create more than 500 local jobs and provide stable, clean energy to more than 80,000 homes, as well as an energy solution for existing and future industries in the area, the company noted.
In 2026, the commissioning of the first phase of the Cap Lopez Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant will make it possible to add 25,000 metric tons of LPG to make Gabon self-sufficient, or even an exporter of LPG, while exporting 700,000 metric tons of LNG, POGG said.
“The energy transition in Gabon stands out as a model of success, driven by the enlightened vision of the authorities and the commitment of Perenco”, POGG General Manager Adrien Broche said. “By developing gas resources locally, we are shaping the country's energy future”.
“Since 2006, our investment has charted a path, enabling the production, processing and transportation of more than 50 million cubic feet of gas per day in 2023. Every kilometer of our high-pressure pipeline network, from the Ozangué fields to Libreville via Batanga and Port-Gentil, reflects our commitment to sustainable and prosperous energy for Gabon”, Broche added.
Hylie Field Production
In October, POGG began production at the Hylia South West Discovery offshore Gabon at a depth of 131.2 feet (40 meters), 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) south of the Hylia field.
The start of production follows the drilling of the exploration well on the Mono permit in December 2022, when the HYSM-01 well successfully encountered an oil-bearing column in the NTO reservoir, according to an earlier news release from the company. In addition to this primary target, the well also encountered another column, currently being tested, in the Madiela carbonate reservoir. HYSM-01 is currently producing 3000 barrels of oil per day.
POGG said further testing will begin to evaluate the full potential of the discoveries in both the Madiela and NTO reservoirs, currently estimated to be between 20 to 100+ million barrels in place. The company has also started studies ahead of additional appraisal and development drilling within the next 18 months.
POGG produces approximately 110,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company has been Gabon’s only commercial gas producer since 2006, providing natural gas to the power plants of Libreville and Port-Gentil, which produce 70 percent and 100 percent of the power, respectively, for each city. POGG is part of the Perenco Group, which operates in 14 partner countries and is based in the United Kingdom.
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by Rocky Teodoro|Rigzone Staff|Thursday, December 14, 2023
Perenco Oil & Gas Gabon (POGG) has officially opened its Batanga Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) plant, the second phase of a $50 million major gas development project in Gabon.
The project’s second phase aims to produce 15,000 metric tons of LPG at the Batanga facility, located in the Etimboué department in Ogooué-Maritime province, to supply the national market with approximately 35 percent of the national demand, which will reduce imports by more than 50 percent.
The phase also includes the delivery of gas to Mayumba, where a 20 megawatt (MW) power plant and a high voltage line to Tchibanga will be constructed to supply the local market. The plant could reach 100 MW with interconnection to the national network and the development of industrial projects in southern Gabon, POGG said in a news release Wednesday.
By recovering associated gases from the POGG-operated oil fields, LPG can now be extracted for the country's power plants and industrial use, also helping to connect the south of Gabon to Libreville. Surplus LPG will be sold to the international market, according to the release. The project is expected to create more than 500 local jobs and provide stable, clean energy to more than 80,000 homes, as well as an energy solution for existing and future industries in the area, the company noted.
In 2026, the commissioning of the first phase of the Cap Lopez Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant will make it possible to add 25,000 metric tons of LPG to make Gabon self-sufficient, or even an exporter of LPG, while exporting 700,000 metric tons of LNG, POGG said.
“The energy transition in Gabon stands out as a model of success, driven by the enlightened vision of the authorities and the commitment of Perenco”, POGG General Manager Adrien Broche said. “By developing gas resources locally, we are shaping the country's energy future”.
“Since 2006, our investment has charted a path, enabling the production, processing and transportation of more than 50 million cubic feet of gas per day in 2023. Every kilometer of our high-pressure pipeline network, from the Ozangué fields to Libreville via Batanga and Port-Gentil, reflects our commitment to sustainable and prosperous energy for Gabon”, Broche added.
Hylie Field Production
In October, POGG began production at the Hylia South West Discovery offshore Gabon at a depth of 131.2 feet (40 meters), 6.2 miles (10 kilometers) south of the Hylia field.
The start of production follows the drilling of the exploration well on the Mono permit in December 2022, when the HYSM-01 well successfully encountered an oil-bearing column in the NTO reservoir, according to an earlier news release from the company. In addition to this primary target, the well also encountered another column, currently being tested, in the Madiela carbonate reservoir. HYSM-01 is currently producing 3000 barrels of oil per day.
POGG said further testing will begin to evaluate the full potential of the discoveries in both the Madiela and NTO reservoirs, currently estimated to be between 20 to 100+ million barrels in place. The company has also started studies ahead of additional appraisal and development drilling within the next 18 months.
POGG produces approximately 110,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company has been Gabon’s only commercial gas producer since 2006, providing natural gas to the power plants of Libreville and Port-Gentil, which produce 70 percent and 100 percent of the power, respectively, for each city. POGG is part of the Perenco Group, which operates in 14 partner countries and is based in the United Kingdom.
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