Santos sees first oil from Dua project offshore Vietnam

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

July 11, 2014

Offshore staff

HOUSTONSantos 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

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