Energy company BP has commissioned Atlantis Drill Center 1, a key development located in the Gulf of Mexico. Gulf of Mexico. This new center connects two subsea wells to the Atlantis platform via a tieback system, allowing up to 15,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) to be added to gross production capacity. The project came onstream two months ahead of schedule, cementing BP’s fifth project of the year ahead of schedule.
Atlantis Drill Center 1 leverages existing infrastructure
The Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion benefits from the offshore infrastructure already deployed in the region. By connecting wells to the current operating system, BP has reduced execution times and costs. Atlantis, one of BP’s deepest platforms, is anchored at depths of more than 2,100 meters and has an installed capacity of up to 200,000 barrels per day.
This project is the second in BP’s portfolio of new initiatives planned for the Gulf of Mexico by 2030. It joins the
Earlier production, lower costs
The early completion of Atlantis Drill Center 1 was made possible by optimized planning, use of preexisting subsea inventory and efficient offshore execution. Gordon Birrell, Executive Vice President, Production and Operations, noted that these achievements reflect BP’s ability to generate sustainable value at lower costs.
BP operates Atlantis with a 56% interest, while Woodside Energy holds the remaining 44%. In total, BP operates five platforms in the Gulf of Mexico and participates in four other non-operated centers, consolidating its position as a major player in U.S. deepwater production.
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