Operations
Production from Opuama began in 1975, reaching a peak output of 11,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd) from five wells: Opuama-1, 3, 5, 6, and 7 in 1976.
The Gbetiokun Field is situated to the southeast of the OML 40 block and was discovered in 1987 (Gbetiokun-1 well), drilled by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and further appraised by Gbetiokun-2 (SPDC) drilled in 1990-91.
The Sibiri Field is situated in the western part of the OML 40 block, approximately 7 kilometers from the Opuama Field. The field was discovered in 2022 by the Sibiri-1 well; the first exploration well drilled by the NEPL/ Elcrest JV.
