LLOG sanctions Gulf of Mexico Who Dat East development
Key Highlights
- LLOG has sanctioned the Who Dat East project in the US Gulf.
- The project includes a 29-km pipeline, subsea controls, and minor FPS upgrades to support production.
- First oil and gas are expected in second-half 2028.
LLOG sanctioned the development of Who Dat East field in the US Gulf of Mexico, said partner Karoon Energy in an Aug. 12 release.
The Who Dat East project lies in 1,300 m of water in lease MC 509-1. The project consists of a one-well development comprising completion of the 2024 Who Dat East discovery well, construction of a 29-km pipeline to the Who Dat floating production system (FPS), installation of subsea controls, and minor upgrades to the FPS.
First production is expected in second-half 2028 at an initial gross production rate of about 6,500 b/d of liquids and 50 MMscfd of gas. Who Dat East oil and gas production will be co-mingled, transported, and processed through the existing Who Dat infrastructure and will follow the same routes to market.
Who Dat East 1C contingent resources are 4.0 million bbl of oil and 30.1 bcf gas for a total of 9.1 MMboe.
LLOG is operator of the Who Dat East joint venture with 40% interest. Partners are Karoon USA (40%) and Westlawn Americas Offshore (20%).