Project Profile
Value: US$250 Million
Location: Block B137, coast of Tripoli, Libya
Water Depth: 80-90 metres
Production: 45,000 b/d (Phase 1)
Start-up: September 2009
The Al Jurf oil field is located about 150 km northwest off the coast of Tripoli, Libya, at a water depth of approximately 80-90 meters. The field is operated by Mabruk Oil Operations, a joint venture (JV) between Total E&P and the National Oil Cooperation (NOC) of Libya. In September 2003 production started on the second –phase of the development of the Al-Jurf oil field. The first phase produced around 45,000 b/d of oil. The Al Jurf field is a 220 m thick rim of light oil, with a large gas cap and an underlying edge aquifer. It is located in a carbonate reservoir comprising three main layers (Chouabine, Lower El Gueria and Upper El Gueria), and presenting fair to good reservoir characteristics. The reservoir is heavily fractured.
Operators:
Mabruk Oil Operations – Operator on behalf of NOC and Total
National Oil Corporation (NOC) – 50% Interest
Total – 37.5% Interest
Wintershall – 12.5% Interest
Contractors:
Ocean Installer: SURF project