Anadarko brings Hickory, Tanzanite on stream

Anadarko Petroleum Corp. said Monday it has begun production from the Tanzanite and Hickory subsalt discoveries off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. The fields began producing from one well each in the last week of December. Robert J. Allison, Jr., Anadarko chairman and CEO, said: 'The production from Hickory and Tanzanite will add an estimated 10 million energy equivalent bbl to our net production in 2001.'

Jan. 30, 2001

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Anadarko Petroleum Corp. said Monday it has begun production from the Tanzanite and Hickory subsalt discoveries off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico.

The fields began producing from one well each in the last week of December. Tanzanite, on Eugene Island Block 346, is producing more than 10,000 b/d of oil and 23 MMcfd of gas from the A-1 well. A second well is expected on stream in February. Once both wells are on line, Tanzanite will produce 15,000 b/d of oil and 50 MMcfd of gas. Oil production will decline over time and be replaced by rising natural gas production from the gas cap.

Anadarko holds 100% of Tanzanite, which is in 314 ft of water.

Hickory, on Grand Isle Block 116, is producing 62 MMcfd of gas and 4,100 b/d of condensate from the A-1 well. Three more wells will be completed and tied-in over the next few months, after which Hickory will produce more than 200 MMcfd.

Anadarko operates Hickory, which is in 320 ft of water, with 50% interest. Shell Exploration & Production Co. holds 37.5%, and Ocean Energy Inc. holds 12.5%.

Robert J. Allison Jr., Anadarko chairman and CEO, said: "The production from Hickory and Tanzanite will add an estimated 10 million energy equivalent bbl to our net production in 2001."

Anadarko is allocating $414 million to drill 46 wells this year in the Gulf of Mexico, versus 27 in 2000, including seven exploratory wells and one development well in subsalt.

They include Tarantula, in 680 ft of water on South Timbalier 308; Taurus, in 580 ft of water on Green Canyon 134; and a deeper test on the Mahogany field, located in 360 ft of water on Ship Shoal 349 and 359.