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* Operator: Saudi Aramco | * Operator: Saudi Aramco | ||
* Country: Saudi Arabia | * Country: Saudi Arabia | ||
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* Production Volume: 1.3mbpd | * Production Volume: 1.3mbpd | ||
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* The Safaniyah field is the world’s largest conventional offshore oil field in terms of proved reserves. | * The Safaniyah field is the world’s largest conventional offshore oil field in terms of proved reserves. | ||
* It is located approximately 260 kilometres north of Dhahran. Most of the field lies offshore in the Arabian Gulf. | * It is located approximately 260 kilometres north of Dhahran. Most of the field lies offshore in the Arabian Gulf. | ||
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* A small portion of the field, known as the Khafji field, lies in the offshore neutral zone | * A small portion of the field, known as the Khafji field, lies in the offshore neutral zone | ||
* The oil has a significant water cut | * The oil has a significant water cut | ||
| + | * The gas is going to be processes in the [[Tanajib Gas Processing Plant]] which is under construction | ||
| − | + | === Contractors === | |
* **McDermott:** | * **McDermott:** | ||
** Procurement, fabrication, transportation and installation of three electrified production deck modules (PDM’s) | ** Procurement, fabrication, transportation and installation of three electrified production deck modules (PDM’s) | ||
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* **ENPPI:** Water Disposal System Upgrade | * **ENPPI:** Water Disposal System Upgrade | ||
| − | + | === History === | |
* 1957 - Oil production started | * 1957 - Oil production started | ||
* 1991 - HHI awarded Living Quarters Platform & Module contract | * 1991 - HHI awarded Living Quarters Platform & Module contract | ||
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* 2017 - Contracts awarded for major modernisation | * 2017 - Contracts awarded for major modernisation | ||
| − | + | === Geology === | |
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| − | + | === Links === | |
# [http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/196207/safaniya.field.htm Safaniya Field, Saudi Aramco World] | # [http://www.saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/196207/safaniya.field.htm Safaniya Field, Saudi Aramco World] | ||
# [[Hyundai Heavy Industries Platform References]] | # [[Hyundai Heavy Industries Platform References]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:03, 31 January 2024
Summary Information
- Operator: Saudi Aramco
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- Location: Arabian Gulf
- Production start: 1957
- Partners:
- Type: Oil
- Estimated Reserves:
- Production Volume: 1.3mbpd
Description
- The Safaniyah field is the world’s largest conventional offshore oil field in terms of proved reserves.
- It is located approximately 260 kilometres north of Dhahran. Most of the field lies offshore in the Arabian Gulf.
- Within the Concession Area, the Safaniyah field is approximately 50 kilometres long and 15 kilometres wide.
- A small portion of the field, known as the Khafji field, lies in the offshore neutral zone
- The oil has a significant water cut
- The gas is going to be processes in the Tanajib Gas Processing Plant which is under construction
Contractors
- **McDermott:**
- Procurement, fabrication, transportation and installation of three electrified production deck modules (PDM’s)
- (2017) EPCI services including design, fabrication, installation and pre-commissioning of 9 slipover jackets, 10 production deck modules, an electrical distribution platform and associated cables and pipelines.
- **HHI:** Living Quarters Platform & Module
- **ENPPI:** Water Disposal System Upgrade
History
- 1957 - Oil production started
- 1991 - HHI awarded Living Quarters Platform & Module contract
- 2006 - Water Disposal System Upgrade project launched
- 2017 - Contracts awarded for major modernisation
Geology
Links
- Safaniya Field, Saudi Aramco World
- Hyundai Heavy Industries Platform References
- ENPPI Oil And Gas Processing References
- McDermott Awarded North Dome and PDM Projects for Saudi Aramco
- McDermott Awarded Cable Installation Project for Saudi Aramco
- McDermott Awarded Next Phase of Safaniya EPCI Contract for Saudi Aramco
