Total SE started production from the Zinia Phase 2 short-cycle project on Block 17 in Angola, about 150 km from the coast in 600-1,200 m of water (OGJ Online, May 28, 2019).
The project includes drilling nine wells and is expected to reach a production of 40,000 b/d of oil by mid-2022. Zinia Phase 2 is connected to Pazflor’s floating production, storage, and offloading unit (FPSO). Resources are estimated at 65 million bbl of oil.
Development was carried out on schedule and $150 million under budget.
Total is operator of Block 17 with 38% interest. Partners are Equinor (22.16%), ExxonMobil (19%), BP Exploration Angola Ltd. (15.84%), and Sonangol P&P (5%).
