The Sèmè field, located off the coast of Benin, is entering a new phase after the successful connection of two fundamental elements for its offshore operation: the Stella Energy 1 Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU) and the Kristina Floating Storage and Offloading unit (FSO).
In recent days, the FSO was moored and secured in its designated position, allowing a flowline to be installed from the MOPU to the storage unit. With this, the production system has begun receiving crude, marking a concrete step towards the formal restart of production operations at the field.
Startup in progress and initial flow tests
The activation of the production system is already underway. Crude is flowing from the MOPU to the FSO, while technical teams perform tests and adjustments to optimize flow rates and ensure process stability.
This initial phase will allow for the definition of optimal parameters for continuous operation, representing a key step to establish sustained production in one of the region’s most relevant projects.
Lime Petroleum’s participation and its regional impact
The development is led by Akrake Petroleum Benin S.A., a subsidiary of Lime Petroleum Holding (LPH), which in turn is part of the Rex International group. The execution of this phase is seen as a validation of the strategy to reactivate the field, which has been shut down since the end of the last century.
With these actions, the Rex Group strengthens its presence in West Africa and demonstrates its capacity to recover production assets in complex offshore contexts.
Sèmè field’s production potential and outlook
The Sèmè field has a history of previous production but had remained inactive for decades. The new infrastructure aims to harness remaining resources through modern extraction technologies and efficient storage logistics.
The connection between the production platform and the storage vessel opens the possibility for sustained reactivation, which could translate into regular crude flows and generate momentum for the country’s oil industry.
The operation also represents a case study for similar projects in other African nations seeking to reactivate mature fields through integrated offshore solutions.
Source: Lime Petroleum Holding
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