埃克森美孚开始开发墨西哥湾深水区域Julia油田

The Julia development is located approximately 265 miles southwest of New Orleans in water depths of more than 7,000 ft. The initial development phase uses subsea tie-backs to the Chevron-operated Jack/St. Malo production facility, reducing the need for additional infrastructure and enhancing capital efficiency. Technology has also played a key role in the Julia development including the use of subsea pumps that have one of the deepest applications and highest design pressures in the industry to date.

“Successful deepwater developments like Julia, located more than 30,000 ft below the ocean’s surface, benefit from Exxon Mobil’s disciplined project execution capabilities and commitment to developing quality resources using advanced technology,” said Neil W. Duffin, president of Exxon Mobil Development Company.

The Maersk Viking drillship is drilling a third well, which is expected to come online in early 2017. Production results will assist in the evaluation of additional wells included in the initial development phase, which has a design capacity of 34,000 bopd.

“This initial production will provide Exxon Mobil with insight into the potential future development of the reservoir,” said Duffin.

Discovered in 2007, Julia field comprises five leases in the ultra-deepwater Walker Ridge area of the Gulf of Mexico.
Exxon Mobil, the operator, and Statoil Gulf of Mexico LLC each hold a 50% interest in the Julia unit. Over the past decade, Exxon Mobil has drilled 187 deepwater wells worldwide in water ranging from 2,100 ft to 8,700 ft.