Aquaterra Energy has now completed the first phase of the Emadeb Energy offshore platform project in Nigeria. This project, which is one of the key initiatives to increase oil and gas production capacity in the country, has dedicated six months to the design and construction of a subsea template to allow drilling to commence while other parts of the platform are still under construction.
Project Details
The offshore platform that Aquaterra is creating is a vertically supported platform that will host wells, and production will be transferred closer to a Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU) for processing before export. In the second phase of this project, the complete platform structure will be installed on the completed wells, which companies are targeting for late 2026. This full development, including engineering, construction, drilling, and platform installation, will take approximately 15 months.
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Facilitating Delivery and Scheduling
To expedite delivery, the high-level design of the platform has been simplified. Additionally, some elements of the existing design of Aquaterra's Sea Swift platform have been utilized, reducing engineering lead times. The rest of the platform structure is also being constructed at a factory in Nigeria.
Edward Betts, Aquaterra's Marine Developments Manager, stated: "The installation of the subsea template initially allows drilling to commence while the remaining platform structure is still under construction." This project is seen as an important step in expanding the company's upstream portfolio and strengthening its position as a native energy company.
Adbawale Olojimi, CEO of the Emadeb Group, further emphasized: "This project is a significant step as we continue to expand our upstream portfolio and strengthen our position as a leading native energy company." Given the recent developments in the oil and gas industry, this project represents Emadeb's commitment to sustainable production and optimizing energy resources in Nigeria.
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