AFX Europe (Focus): Shell starts production from Brunei oilfield ahead of schedule Posted Thursday 11 January 2006
LONDON (AFX) - Royal Dutch Shell PLC said it started production from the Phase III of the Champion West oilfield in Brunei, two months ahead of schedule.
Grahaeme Henderson, managing director of Brunei Shell Petroleum Co, said: "We are two months ahead of schedule and have delivered first oil without compromising our safety and environmental performance.
The Champion West well flowed oil at an initial rate of 16,700 barrels per day.
"The reservoir is one of the largest undeveloped resources in Brunei, and will deliver new material oil and gas production for the next 20 years and beyond," Henderson added.
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