Shell Says Output From 3 Vaca Muerta Projects To Reach 70 Kboe/d By 2025

(Shell, 27.Dec.2018) — Oil & Gas Development Ltd S.A. (Shell Argentina) announced the decision to move into the development phase of the Sierras Blancas, Cruz de Lorena and Coiron Amargo Sur Oeste blocks, an Unconventional development in the Neuquen Vaca Muerta basins. This decision initiates full-scale development of oil and gas extraction area with a potential to deliver over 70 kboe/d by the mid-2020’s (2025).

Source: Shell Argentina

“Vaca Muerta makes up an important part of our global shale portfolio and we see substantial long-term growth potential there,” said Andy Brown, Shell Upstream Director. “The selective development of acreage we consider advantaged is yet another milestone in the more than 100 years of uninterrupted activities Shell has enjoyed in Argentina.”

The first phase of development will consist of drilling and infrastructure expansion to increase production and processing capacity from the current 12 kboe/d to over 40 kboe/d in 2021. Full development of more than 70 kboe/d capacity will follow by the mid 2025, contingent upon performance and economic conditions.

“The preliminary results from our early production (pilot wells) in Vaca Muerta have been positive and compare favourably with our shale benchmarks”, said Shell Argentina’s President, Sean Rooney. “I am particularly proud of our Argentinian team, which is delivering competitive results. I also look forward to further working with local communities in developing capacity and growing the talent pool in the Neuquén area.”

Partners in these blocks are Gas y Petroleo de Neuquén (GyP) with a 10% interest in Sierras Blancas, Cruz de Lorena and Coiron Amargo Sur Oeste, and Vista Oil and Gas with a 10% interest in Coiron Amargo Sur Oeste. Shell Argentina holds a 90% interest in Sierras Blancas and Cruz de Lorena and 80% in Coiron Amargo Sur Oeste.

This investment decision reflects Shell’s commitment to the energy and economic development in Argentina. Shell will continue to grow its investments in unconventional projects in Neuquén, for both operated and non-operated blocks.

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