Lukoil brings major West Siberian field into operation
Lukoil brings major West Siberian field into operation
MOSCOW – Lukoil has commissioned a new oil field in Western Siberia. Arkady Dvorkovich, Deputy Chairman of the Russian government, and Vagit Alekperov, President of Lukoil, participated in the official commissioning of Imilorskoye field Oct. 8.
As part of the operations at the Imilorsko-Istochny license block, construction has thus far included several dozen kilometers of pipelines, site-access roads, power-transmission lines, a 74 m bridge across the Entl-Imiyagun river, four well pads, a booster pump station and other production-infrastructure facilities required for the smooth functioning of the field. Production drilling at the license block started last February.
For the purpose of a detailed appraisal of the license block, additional seismic surveys will be performed in the area in the next few years, 20 old exploration wells will be retested and 11 new exploration wells will be drilled.
“Imilor was commissioned well ahead of schedule, nearly six months prior to the scheduled deadline. The usual period from the beginning of geological exploration to the commissioning of a field is 5-7 years; however, Imilor's development is strategically important for the development of Lukoil, and the company was successful in completing all the preparatory stages in a record-breaking time. In this regard, I would like to express my special gratitude to the Yugra Government for their support and contribution,” said Alekperov.
