Arkhangelske gas field

Arkhangelske
Country Russia/Ukraine[1]
Region Black Sea
Offshore/onshore offshore
Partners Chornomornaftogaz
Shelton Canada
Field history
Discovery 1989
Start of development 1990
Start of production 1991
Production
Current production of gas 2×106 m3/d
70×106 cu ft/d 0.72×109 m3/a (25×109 cu ft/a)
Estimated gas in place 18.4×109 m3
750×109 cu ft

The Arkhangelske gas field natural gas field is located in the north-western part of the continental shelf of the Black Sea. It was discovered in 1989 and developed by Chornomornaftogaz and Shelton Canada. It is located 60–70 kilometres (37–43 mi) off the coast, at a depth of 51 metres (167 ft).[2]

Arkhangelske field began production in 1991 and produces natural gas and condensates. The total proven reserves of the Arkhangelsk gas field are around 750 billion cubic feet (21×109 m3), and production is slated to be around 70 million cubic feet per day (2.0×106 m3/d) in 2015.[3]

References

  1. This place is located on the Crimean Peninsula, most of which is the subject of a territorial dispute between Russia and Ukraine. According to the political division of Russia, located on the peninsula are the federal subjects of the Russian Federation (the Republic of Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol). According to the administrative-territorial division of Ukraine, located on the peninsula are the Ukrainian divisions (the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city with special status of Sevastopol).
  2. "Chornomornaftogaz launches new gas well on Arkhangelske field". Ukrainian Energy. Ukrinform. 2012-08-21. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
  3. "Shelton acquires Ukraine gas field". gasandoil.com. 2009. Retrieved 2013-05-12.