Wintershall has spudded its first offshore well for the Shuwaihat project, off Abu Dhabi.
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The Shuwaihat field is situated in the western region of Abu Dhabi, about 25km west of the industrial town of Ruwais. The reservoir evaluation includes up to three field appraisal wells and a 3D seismic survey. The third planned well (SH 7) will also be drilled offshore.
In July 2015, Wintershall successfully completed the first onshore drilling of the sour gas and condensate field Shuwaihat together with its partner ADNOC and the Austrian OMV. After compiling and analyzing the data from the onshore field SH-5, Wintershall now spudded the first offshore well SH-6.
“We have successfully completed the first project phase and are now ready to carry on with the planned activities, namely spudding the offshore well SH-6. Our technological expertise helps us to carry out drilling activities in challenging geological conditions in accordance with the highest HSE standards,” Uwe Salge, general manager for Wintershall Middle East said.
In order to establish a supply base, Wintershall has opted for a bespoke solution rather than a standard approach and has developed the local “Mugharraq” port for its operations. By doing this Wintershall said it is saving time and money by building its first E&P supply base. For the offshore well SH-6, Wintershall has also implemented an extensive safety concept, with Wintershall together with ADNOC setting up an extended oil spill response system, since operations are close to the shore.
In June 2012, Wintershall signed an agreement with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) and the Austria’s OMV regarding the technical appraisal of the Shuwaihat sour gas and condensate field.
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