Offshore staff

IRVING, Texas –Esso Exploration Angola (Block 15 Ltd. has started production from Marimba North. Marimba North is a tie-back to Kizomba A.

In 3,900 ft (1,300 m) water depth 90 mi (145 km) offshore Angola, Marimba North consists of subsea wells, one drill center, 30 km (18.6 mi) of flowlines, and a riser system which ties the production flowline into the existing Kizomba A TLP. With the addition of Marimba North, ExxonMobil says block 15 will produce 40,000 b/d of oil.

In addition to Esso (operator, 40%), other participants in block 15 are BP Exploration (Angola) Ltd (26.67%), ENI Angola Exploration B.V. (20%) and Statoil Angola (13.33%). Sonangol is the concessionaire.

10/24/2007