Offshore staff

HOUSTON – Santos reports that oil production has begun from the Dua oil project, offshore Vietnam.

Sanctioned in August 2012, Dua is a three-well subsea tieback to the existing Chim Sáo facilities in block 12W of the Nam Con Son basin.

The gross production from the Dua wells is estimated to average 8,000 b/d for the first 12 months. Sufficient oil and gas handling capacity is available on theChim Sáo FPSO to accommodate both Chim Sáo and Dua at full production.

Santos has a 31.875% interest in the Dua project, with partnersPremier Oil (operator) and PetroVietnam holding the remainder.

07/11/2014