Total SA has started production from Moho Phase 1b, 75 km offshore Pointe-Noire, Congo (Brazzaville). The project, which lies in 750-1,200 m of water, is operated by Total and has a production capacity of 40,000 boe/d.
Moho Phase 1b involves the drilling of 11 subsea wells and the installation of the two most powerful subsea multiphase pumps in the world, Total says. It is tied back to the existing floating production unit (FPU) in Moho Bilondo field, producing since 2008.
Moho Phase 1b targets reserves in the southern portion of the Moho Bilondo permit area. In the northern portion, the Moho Nord development, launched concurrently with Moho Phase 1b in 2013, is ongoing and will add a further 100,000 boe/d of capacity (OGJ Online, Mar. 22, 2013).
Moho Phase 1b and Moho Nord are part of the Moho Bilondo license operated by Total E&P Congo with 53.5% participating interest. Partners are Chevron Overseas (Congo) Ltd. 31.5% and the Societe Nationale des Petroles du Congo 15%.