Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, proudly announces the commencement of production at Rydberg, a subsea tie-back to the Shell-operated Appomattox production hub in the Gulf of Mexico. With an anticipated peak production of 16,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, Rydberg is poised to significantly enhance production in the Norphlet Corridor at Appomattox, a key asset in Shell’s portfolio.
Rich Howe, Shell deep water executive vice president, underscores the strategic importance of Rydberg in meeting current and future energy demands. “Rydberg will further boost production in the Norphlet Corridor at Appomattox, which is consistently one of our highest-producing assets,” Howe affirms. “As we meet the energy demands of today and the future, we will continue to mature the best opportunities for growth in the Gulf of Mexico.”
Shell’s commitment to responsible energy development is evident in its leading position as a deep-water operator in the US Gulf of Mexico. Rydberg, situated within Mississippi Canyon in the Norphlet Corridor, exemplifies Shell’s dedication to sustainable production practices. Notably, Shell holds the distinction of being the first operator to bring an asset online in the Norphlet Corridor with the successful launch of Appomattox in 2019.
The leases housing Rydberg are operated by Shell, with the company holding an 80 percent working interest while CNOOC retains a 20 percent working interest. The development concept for Rydberg involves a subsea tieback to the Shell-operated Appomattox asset, featuring two production wells connected through a single insulated 12-mile flowline with a dynamic umbilical. Shell operates Appomattox with a 79 percent working interest, with CNOOC holding the remaining 21 percent.
Highlighting Shell’s commitment to environmental stewardship, the reference to the company’s US Gulf of Mexico production having among the lowest greenhouse gas intensities in the world underscores its leadership in sustainable energy development. This comparison is made among other International Association of Oil & Gas Producers oil and gas-producing members.
With current estimated recoverable resource volumes of 38 million boe, Rydberg represents a significant addition to Shell’s asset portfolio. These resource volumes are currently classified as 2P under the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ Resource Classification System. It’s important to note that the estimated peak production and recoverable resource figures presented are based on 100 percent total gross figures.
Shell’s position as the leading operator in the US Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas production underscores its commitment to driving sustainable growth and innovation in the energy sector.
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