In 2018, gas output at the Zohr project developed by the consortium of Rosneft oil company, BP, Eni, Mubadala and Egyptian oil and gas companies, totaled 12.2 bcm, Rosneft’s web page reported.
After the field’s start-up in December 2017, its development is progressing ahead of schedule. Over 2018, the treatment capacity of the Zohr project gradually increased from 11.3 mio cmd to 56.6 mio cmd of gas as envisaged by the Gas Sales Agreement. By the yearend, the gas output is expected to reach the target capacity of 76 mio cmd.
Middle East projects are among Rosneft’s strategic development priorities. The company’s involvement with Zohr jointly with global majors and its strategic partners strengthens the position of Rosneft as an advanced technology company, and is also a source of significant experience and competence in exploring offshore fields.