Oil production added to Prirazlomnoye field in Russian Arctic

Jan. 23, 2017
PJSC Gazprom Neft has drilled two oil production wells in Prirazlomnoye field in the Pechora Sea in the Russian Arctic. One well has had production of 1,760 tonnes/day.

PJSC Gazprom Neft has drilled two oil production wells in Prirazlomnoye field in the Pechora Sea in the Russian Arctic. One well has had production of 1,760 tonnes/day.

The Prirazlomnaya platform now has 10 wells, including two injection wells and one absorption well. Waste is either reinjected into the strata or transported onshore. All wellheads are within the platform, which is 60 km offshore.

The company plans for a total of 32 wells in water depths up to 20 m.

Commercial production from Prirazlomnoye field began in December 2013.