The Opuama FS Upgrades Project was conceived with the objectives to achieve the following objectives namely – increase the volumetric capacity of the Flowstation nameplate capacity of 30,000 bpd to 45,000 bopd and 15,000 bwpd processing capacity, convert from the existing 2-phase to a 3-phase separation system such that the produced water is processed to meet regulatory requirements and finally, upgrade the FS from the existing pneumatic control system to Electronic platform (Programmable Logic Controller – PLC) for improved safety and efficiency.

The project, which is scheduled to be commissioned in Q1 2025 will also accommodate crude produced at the nearby Sibiri field (~7km NW of Opuama field) as well as new wells drilled at the Opuama field. Given the various marginal fields located around the Opuama FS, the facility will be well-positioned to receive and process crude production from new marginal field operators in its vicinity.

Upon completion, additional benefits include OPEX reduction savings associated with throughput crude handling fees to SPDC for the OML-40 JV’s use of the Trans Escravos Pipeline (TEP) and the Forcados Oil Terminal (FOT) given that the crude that will be routed here will now be dry versus the wet crude currently being sent to the terminal.