The Floating Storage and Offloading Unit (FPSO) Kaombo Sul by TotalEnergies, located in Block 32 of the national offshore, has reached the milestone of 200 million barrels of oil produced since its commencement of operations in April 2019.
The Kaombo project consists of 6 fields spread over an area of 800 square kilometers. According to a document from the institution accessed by the Jornal de Angola, this achievement was only possible due to the work of the entire TotalEnergies team, dedication, pioneering spirit, passion for excellence, and resilience during the Covid-19 crisis.
The note adds that the Covid-19 pandemic, which ravaged the world, forced the company to elevate safety standards and continuously improve production efficiency, aiming to minimize environmental impacts while maintaining asset integrity.
Taking advantage of the experience of Kaombo Norte, the document states, Kaombo Sul started under the best possible conditions.
“This FPSO stands out as an excellent example of standardization for cost reduction and efficiency improvement. This milestone once again demonstrates TotalEnergies’ commitment to Angola, as the group continues to develop short-cycle projects in Block 17 and prepares to drill new wells in Blocks 21 and 48,” the note reads.
The complete development of the Kaombo project consists of 6 fields spread over an area of 800 square kilometers. Gengibre, Gindungo, and Caril are connected to the FPSO Kaombo Norte, which began production in 2018, while the remaining three fields, Mostarda, Canela and Louro, are connected to Kaombo Sul.
The project includes a large subsea system, including 59 wells (with over 60 percent already drilled) and 2 FPSOs converted from Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC). TotalEnergies is the operator of Block 32 with a 30% stake, along with Sonangol P&P (30%), Sonangol Sinopec International 32 Limited (20%), Esso Exploration & Production Angola (Overseas) Limited (15%), and Galp Energia Overseas Block 32 BV (5%).
