Total has started production from a new development on its deep offshore operated Block 17 off the coast of Angola.
Dalia Phase 1A is expected to develop additional reserves of 51Mb (million barrels) and will help contribute 30,000 barrels per day to the block’s production.
Arnaud Breuillac, president of exploration and production, said: “The Dalia FPSO came on stream nearly nine years ago and with the addition of Phase 1A will still produce around 200,000 b/d.
It is the latest milestone in the success story of Block 17, Total’s most prolific license with cumulative production reaching two billion barrels in May 2015.
“Dalia Phase 1A demonstrates Total’s commitment to maximizing value through the optimal use of existing facilities. These types of profitable satellite tie-back developments play an important role in maintaining production levels and generating additional free cash flow for the Group.”
The company celebrated its 60th anniversary in Angola in 2013 and last year the group’s equity production reached 200,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
In early 2015, Total’s operated production exceeded 700,000 boe/d, making it the country’s leading oil operator.
Total operates Block 17 with a 40% interest alongside Statoil (23.33%), Esso Exploration Angola Block 17 Ltd (20%) and BP Exploration Angola Ltd (16.67%).
Sonangol is the concessionaire of the license.
The Group operates four FPSO units on the major production zones of the block: Girassol, Dalia, Pazflor and CLOV.
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