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The Who Dat field is located on Mississippi Canyon Blocks 503 and 547 in the Gulf of Mexico in 3,000 feet (914 meters) of water. LLOG operates the field with a 67.5% interest.

LLOG Experiencing Tremendous Growth, CEO Says

Apr 30

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LLOG Exploration today provided an update on the status of Deepwater drilling contracts, production at the Who Dat field, development activities at the Marmalard discovery, and its recent Powerball discovery.

On April 2, a three-year contract, with an option for an additional year at mutually-agreeable rates, between LLOG Bluewater Holdings, LLC (the joint venture partnership between LLOG and Blackstone) and Sevan Drilling was announced for the Sevan Louisiana ultra-deepwater drilling rig that is currently under construction in China. The rig will be capable of drilling in water depths up to 10,000 feet, and is scheduled for delivery in Q4 2013.

On April 16, LLOG Bluewater Holdings and Seadrill announced a three-year contract, with an option for a fourth year at mutually-agreeable rates, for the new-build, ultra-deepwater drillship West Neptune. The West Neptune is being built in South Korea and is scheduled for delivery in Q2 2014. The rig will have two BOPs, will be outfitted to work in up to 10,000 feet of water, and is capable of water depths up to 12,000 feet and drilling depths up to 37,000 feet.

First production from the fifth well in the Who Dat field at Mississippi Canyon 503/504/546/547 was initiated on April 12, bringing total production to 28 thousand barrels of oil and 58 million cubic feet of gas per day. The development plan for the field calls for the company to drill eight additional wells, which would fully utilize the 60 MBOPD and 150 MMCFD capacity of the floating production system.

Drilling activities are underway on Mississippi Canyon 255 #1, a development well resulting from the Marmalard discovery announced in August of 2012. The Marmalard discovery well at Mississippi Canyon 300 was drilled to a total depth of 18,100 feet and encountered two oil-bearing zones. Marmalard is one of the discoveries that will be tied back to the Delta House Floating Production System, which is under construction and scheduled to begin operations in 2015. LLOG Bluewater owns a 26% working interest in Marmalard.

On the Shelf, the South Timbalier 231 #1 well (Powerball South) was drilled to a depth of 18,915 feet and encountered over 90 feet of net gas/condensate pay in high quality reservoir sands. Facilities are being constructed to bring the well on line in Q3 2014, and another well is planned for later in the year. LLOG Bluewater owns a 74% working interest in South Timbalier 231/232.

Scott Gutterman, President and CEO of LLOG, commented: “These activities are further evidence of the tremendous growth being experienced at LLOG. The two rig contracts will allow us to develop the acreage around our Delta House project and explore our extensive portfolio of exploration prospects in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Who Dat continues to perform extremely well, and we are quite enthusiastic about the opportunities at Marmalard and Powerball.”

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GoM: FMC Technologies Wins Subsea Equipment Order

Mar 21

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FMC Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has received a subsea equipment order from LLOG Exploration Company, LLC (LLOG Exploration) for the Who Dat field. The order has an estimated value of $30 million in revenue.

The project is located in the Gulf of Mexico Mississippi Canyon Block 503 in water depths of approximately 3200 feet (975 meters). FMC Technologies’ scope of supply includes subsea trees, a subsea manifold, multiphase meters and a subsea distribution system. The equipment is scheduled for delivery in 2013.

“FMC Technologies is pleased to have been chosen by LLOG Exploration to provide subsea systems for its continued development of the Who Dat field,” said Tore Halvorsen, FMC Technologies’ Senior Vice President, Subsea Technologies. “We welcome the opportunity to continue supporting LLOG Exploration with its Gulf of Mexico developments.”

Subsea World News – FMC Technologies Wins Subsea Equipment Order (USA).

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Expro to Supply Subsea Test Trees for Who Dat Project (USA-GoM)

Jul 11

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A UK based international oilfield services company Expro has been awarded a $3.4 million, two-year contract working on the Who Dat project, in the Gulf of Mexico, for LLOG Exploration.

Expro will provide subsea test trees for the project on the Mississippi Canyon (Block 547).

“Expro and LLOG have had a long and productive relationship in the past, and this award further cements the relationship,” said the company in a press release.

“This award is an important success for Expro and is a testament to the hard work and commitment the team has shown in delivering world class service for LLOG in the past,” said Geoff Magie, vice president of Expro’s North America offshore operations.

Expro’s market-leading subsea safety systems provide reliable and efficient in-riser landing strings for well interventions and completions. Expro is already well established in the deepwater regions of the world, including Africa, Gulf of Mexico, Asia and Brazil, with its superior technology and expertise in greater demand as development progresses in the world’s deepwater provinces.

LLOG is the leading privately-owned exploration and production company in the Gulf of Mexico, and one of the top 10 private oil and gas companies in the United States.

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Offshore Lists Top 5 Offshore Field Development Projects

Dec 27

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by  David Paganie

Selecting the winners of this year’s Five Star Award – the Top 5 offshore Field Development Projects – was no easy task. The geographic distribution of candidates stretched from the Americas to Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia. Technological innovation was widespread as well. After careful consideration, a consensus has been reached.

In no particular order, Offshore magazine’s Top 5 Offshore Field Development Projects of 2011 are:

Nord Stream

With the completion of Line 1, developers of the (EURO)7.4-billion ($10-billion) Nord Stream project have realized the ambitious goal of moving Russian gas to European markets directly through the Baltic Sea. First announced in 2001, the project calls for the construction of two parallel 759-mi, 48-in. pipelines that will move natural gas from Vyborg, Russia, to Lubmin near Greifswald, Germany. The Nord Stream consortium includes Gazprom, Wintershall, E.ON Ruhrgas, Gasunie, and GDF SUEZ.

Bruce Beaubouef, managing editor, gives the full details in his report “Nord Stream completes world’s longest subsea pipeline.”

Pazflor

The Pazflor field offshore Angola boasts a number of firsts. Foremost among them is that it is the first-ever project to deploy a development plan based on gas/liquid separation at the mudline spanning several reservoirs. This technological innovation is what will make it possible to produce the heavy, viscous oil contained in three of the four reservoirs in this gigantic development in the Angolan deep offshore. Pazflor, operated by French oil company Total, lies 93 miles (150 kilometers) off Luanda in water depths ranging from 1,968 – 3,937 feet (600 to 1,200 meters) and has estimated proved and probable reserves of 590 MMbbl.

The project is described in detail by Eldon Ball, senior editor, technology & economics, in his report “Pazflor development relies on subsea separation system handling four reservoirs.”

Karan

Saudi Aramco’s $8-billion Karan gas field project offshore Saudi Arabia is the first-ever non-associated gas development in the country. Currently, five wells are flowing 120 MMcf/d on the way to a design capacity of 1.8 bcf/d by 2013. The field produces gas via a 68-miles (110 kilometers) long subsea pipeline to the onshore Khursaniyah process facility. Plans call for approximately 20 total wells spread over four production platforms that tie in to a main platform with associated electrical power, communications, and remote monitoring and controls.

The project report by Gene Kliewer, technology editor, subsea & seismic, is provided in full detail in “Karan marks first-ever non-associated gas project offshore Saudi Arabia.”

Peregrino

The achievement of first oil from the Statoil-operated Peregrino heavy oil field in Brazil in April marked a major milestone for the operator. It is the first field to be brought onstream by the company in Brazil and its largest operated field outside of Norway. And by bringing Peregrino’s 14°API crude to the surface, Statoil provided convincing testimony of its heavy oil expertise.

See the full report by Nick Terdre, contributing editor, in “Peregrino producing heavy oil for Statoil offshore Brazil.”

Who Dat

Discovered in December 2007, the LLOG Exploration-operated Who Dat field lies in an average water depth of 3,200 ft (975 m) in Mississippi Canyon blocks 503, 504, and 547, in the Gulf of Mexico. Three wells – two in MC 503 and one in MC 547 – have been completed, with 10 more infill wells to be drilled and completed in the coming months using the semisubmersible rig Noble Amos Runner. Notable achievements for the field development include the first use of the OPTI-EX design; the first use of an FPU built “on spec;” and the first use of a privately owned FPU.

Jessica Tippee, assistant editor, gives a detailed report in “Who Dat initiates production in GoM in post-Macondo era.”

Congratulations to all of Offshore magazine’s winners for their contribution to the successful application of new and innovative technology. More information on the award-winning projects is available in a special webcast hosted on Offshore magazine’s website.

The projects are selected on the basis of best use of innovation in production method, application of technology, and resolution of challenges, along with safety, environmental protection, and project execution.

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USA: FMC Technologies Wins Subsea Systems Contract from LLOG – Who Dat project

Dec 9

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FMC Technologies, Inc. announced that it has signed an agreement with LLOG Exploration Company, LLC, for the design, manufacture and supply of subsea production systems to support its Who Dat project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The award is valued at approximately $40 million in revenue to FMC.

FMC’s scope of supply includes seven subsea production trees and control systems. The equipment will be supplied from the Company’s operation in Houston and deliveries are expected to begin in 2012.

“We have supported LLOG projects for many years, and since 2008, we have also had a formal alliance in place to support their Gulf of Mexico projects,” said John Gremp, FMC’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “They have significant prospects and production in the Gulf, and we are pleased to be their subsea systems supplier.”

FMC Technologies, Inc. is a leading global provider of technology solutions for the energy industry. Named by FORTUNE® Magazine as the World’s Most Admired Oil and Gas Equipment, Service Company in 2010, the Company has approximately 13,500 employees and operates 27 production facilities in 16 countries. FMC Technologies designs, manufactures and services technologically sophisticated systems and products such as subsea production and processing systems, surface wellhead systems, high pressure fluid control equipment, measurement solutions, and marine loading systems for the oil and gas industry.

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Who Dat

Nov 2

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The Ocean Victory semisub discovered the LLOG OCS-G-27277 well in December 2007. The discovery well found more than 380 feet (116 meters) of gas and oil pay zones in four separate reservoir packages. The field was further appraised by two wells testing additional targets in 2010. Once appraisal operations were completed, Who Dat was deemed commercially viable.
The operator stated Who Dat is primarily an oil field consisting of nine stacked, amplitude-supported reservoirs in a salt withdrawal mini-basin. The wells targeted reservoirs ranging in depth from 12,000 to 17,000 TVD. Collectively, the three wells penetrated more than 700 feet (213 meters) of net pay in nine distinct reservoirs.
Field Development
The development plan for Who Dat consists of completing three existing subsea wells, drilling an additional two wells and producing the wells through a subsea system capable of handling up to 12 wells. The wells should flow through three subsea manifolds to the OPTI-EX FPS through flexible risers.
The OPTI-EX FPS, delivered to LLOG in July 2011, is capable of producing up to 60,000 bopd, 150 MMcf/d and 40,000 bwpd.
Production from the Who Dat field is scheduled to commence in mid-2011.

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