Tirex P&E, a pioneer in indigenous drilling and well intervention services in Nigeria, has announced the conclusion of the Total Energies Ikike well drilling and well intervention campaign.
This project began in July 2021 at the Ikike Field, which is about 20 kilometers off the coast of Nigeria. It is a part of Oil Mining Lease (OML) 99 and will involve drilling and completing five wells on the Amenam Platform and conducting well interventions over the course of 120 days.
Tirex P&E has helped indigenous drilling companies in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry expand and grow, which has resulted in the Ikike well drilling campaign.
Tirex P&E is especially proud to have contributed to the Federal Government of Nigeria’s initiatives to promote local content, as these initiatives will have a significant impact on Nigeria’s economic growth and capacity.
This landmark will assist the West African energy giant in reviving oil output, which has been on the decline over the past two years due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects, the Russian-Ukrainian war, declining investments in exploration, and natural declines in legacy projects.
Total Energies has extended the offshore drilling contract awarded to Tirex P&E in 2021 for at least one more exploration well and up to two more wells as a result of Total Energies’s satisfaction with Tirex P&E’s performance thus far.
“The completion of this project for a key partner such as Total Energies is not only a milestone for Tirex P&E but an additional recognition of our ability to carry out complex projects, and I can only thank the team who brought our ethos to life while delivering value in record time on this campaign,” ” says Executive Chairperson Oyindamola Lami Adeyemi.
Consistent with our commitment to excellence, integrity, and professionalism, we will keep working to ensure that our partners and clients reap the long-term benefits of our relationship.
The Ikike Platform is connected to the existing Amenam offshore facilities by a 14 km multiphase pipeline and is located 20 km from the coast at a depth of about 20 meters. It will reach full production capacity by the beginning of 2023, producing over 50,000 BOE per day.
The Ikike project is intended to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases while keeping costs low through the use of preexisting infrastructure. Total Energies’ upstream portfolio as a whole is expected to see a decrease in its average carbon intensity of less than 4kg CO2e/boe as a result of these projects.
There have been a total of five wells drilled in the field, and a six-slot wellhead platform has also been installed as part of the field’s infrastructure. The new production platform is known as IKD-1.
In addition, Tirex P&E is not deviating from its standard operating procedure by abandoning or watering down international best practices.
Due to her adherence to ESG-focused policies, her drilling has had minimal impact on the surrounding environment.
For now, let’s just say that while everyone at the company is rejoicing over this monumental victory, it’s also worth noting that it was accomplished in record time, proving that – has the authority to carry out projects of this scale. Definitely a huge win for homegrown material, with enormous long-term potential.
