Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil Launch Al Khaleej Gas Phase-2 (AKG-2)
10 Juillet 2006 - 4:11PM
Business Wire
ExxonMobil Middle East Gas Marketing Limited, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), the State of
Qatar and Qatar Petroleum today announced the signing of a
development plan and the launch of the Al Khaleej Gas-Phase Two
(AKG-2) project. This follows the completion of the initial stage
of the project, AKG-1, which started up in November 2005. When
operational in 2009, AKG-2 is planned to produce 1,580 million
cubic feet per day (mcfd) of North Field natural gas for processing
to sales gas for domestic markets in Qatar, while recovering
associated condensate and natural-gas liquids. AKG-2 is expected to
produce annually about 1,250 mcfd of sales gas, about 15 million
barrels of field condensate, about 1 million tons of natural gas
liquids (propane, butane and plant condensate) and an estimated
870,000 tons a year of ethane for use as petrochemical feedstock.
Al-Khaleej Gas is being developed concurrent with the Ras Laffan
LNG Expansion Project to maximize synergies between the Ras Laffan
Liquefied Natural Gas Company Limited (3) and AKG-2 projects. Total
investment for AKG-2 is expected to be more than $3 billion. To
commemorate the launch, a ceremony was held today in Doha attended
by H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah, Second Deputy Premier,
Minister of Energy and Industry and Chairman of Qatar Petroleum;
Mr. Mike Fry, Vice President of ExxonMobil Development Company; Mr.
Wayne Harms, President of ExxonMobil Middle East Gas Marketing
Limited and ExxonMobil Qatar Inc.; and other officials and
diplomats. Commenting on this milestone development, H.E. Minister
Al- Attiyah said, "Approval of the Subsequent Development Plan and
the launching of AKG-2 today reflect another major achievement
toward meeting the increased domestic demand for natural gas. This
project represents another important step under the ambitious
vision of His Highness the Emir, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani,
that aims to ensure the optimal utilization of the country's
hydrocarbon resources." Mr. Fry said, "ExxonMobil is extremely
proud of our partnership with Qatar Petroleum. We appreciate the
confidence and trust placed in ExxonMobil to supply domestic gas
demand. We extend our thanks to all parties involved in the
conclusion of this major milestone." The AKG-2 development will
involve the construction of both offshore and onshore facilities
including two wellhead platforms, gas treating and liquids recovery
facilities and fractionation operations. The onshore components
will be constructed adjacent to other RasGas facilities in Ras
Laffan Industrial City. Phase One of Al Khaleej Gas (AKG 1), with a
capacity of 750 mcfd pipeline sales gas, began production in
November 2005. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT: Estimates, expectations, and
business plans in this release are forward-looking statements.
Actual future results, including project plans, schedules, and
costs and production rates, could differ materially due to changes
in long-term oil and gas price levels or other market conditions
affecting the oil and gas industry; political or regulatory
developments; the outcome of commercial negotiations; reservoir
performance; timely completion of development projects; technical
or operating factors; and other factors discussed under the heading
"Factors Affecting Future Results" in the Investor Information
section of our website (www.exxonmobil.com) and in Item 1A of our
most recent Form 10-K. References to quantities of gas, condensate,
and gas liquids include amounts that are not yet classified as
proved reserves but that we believe will be produced in the future.
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM)
Graphique Historique de l'Action
De Juin 2024 à Juil 2024
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM)
Graphique Historique de l'Action
De Juil 2023 à Juil 2024