Hess halts production at three fields in gulf after Shell Enchilada fire

Hess Corp. said it has shut in production at three of its Gulf of Mexico platforms after a Nov. 8 fire at Shell Oil Co.’s Enchilada platform. The fire was associated with a 30-in. export pipeline.

Paula Dittrick

Nov. 13, 2017

Hess Corp. said it has shut in production at three of its Gulf of Mexico platforms after a Nov. 8 fire at Shell Oil Co.’s Enchilada platform. The fire was associated with a 30-in. export pipeline (OGJ Online, Nov. 9, 2017).

Shell is developing a plan for repairing the damaged portions of Enchilada and associated assets. All production coming into the Garden Banks Gas Pipeline system also remains shut in until further notice. Shell shut in production at Enchilada, Auger, and Salsa platforms.

Hess shut in production at its Baldpate, Conger, and Penn State fields. Production also is shut in at Shell-operated Llano field of which Hess has 50% interest. Hess production at these fields is about 30,000 boe/d.

Hess continues to work closely with Shell regarding Enchilada’s restart.

About the Author

Paula Dittrick

Senior Staff Writer

Paula Dittrick has covered oil and gas from Houston for more than 20 years. Starting in May 2007, she developed a health, safety, and environment beat for Oil & Gas Journal. Dittrick is familiar with the industry’s financial aspects. She also monitors issues associated with carbon sequestration and renewable energy.

Dittrick joined OGJ in February 2001. Previously, she worked for Dow Jones and United Press International. She began writing about oil and gas as UPI’s West Texas bureau chief during the 1980s. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska in 1974.