Shell achieves first production from Glider field

July 29, 2004
Shell Exploration & Production Co. has begun production from its two wells in Glider field in the Gulf of Mexico's Green Canyon Block 248. Glider, the first subsea tieback to the Brutus tension leg platform, lies in 3,400 ft of water, about 165 miles south-southwest of New Orleans. Shell is operator with a 75% interest, and Newfield Exploration holds the balance.

By OGJ editors

HOUSTON, July 29 -- Shell Exploration & Production Co. has begun production from its two wells in Glider field in the Gulf of Mexico's Green Canyon Block 248.

Glider, the first subsea tieback to the Brutus tension leg platform, lies in 3,400 ft of water, about 165 miles south-southwest of New Orleans. Shell is operator with a 75% interest, and Newfield Exploration holds the balance.

The Glider subsea system is tied back to Brutus via 7 miles of 6-in. buried and insulated flowline. The first well began production on July 20, and the second well currently is being completed. Reserves are primarily oil with associated gas.