HOUSTON, USA – ECNETNews reports that Shell Offshore Inc. has announced a Final Investment Decision (FID) for its innovative ‘waterflood’ project at the Vito asset located in the US Gulf of Mexico. This strategic initiative aims to inject water into the reservoir formation, enhancing oil displacement and extraction efficiency.
Set to commence in 2027, the project is anticipated to significantly boost production capacity at the Vito field.
In a statement, a representative from Shell highlighted the long-term advantages of waterflood technology in optimizing output from Gulf of Mexico hubs, emphasizing that this investment not only enhances high-margin, lower-carbon oil production but also maximizes the resources available at Vito.
The waterflood process serves as a secondary recovery method, where injected water aids in the movement of displaced oil towards nearby production wells while also re-pressurizing the reservoir. The three water injection wells have already been drilled as pre-producers, laying the groundwork for this ambitious project.
As a leading deep-water operator in the US Gulf of Mexico, Shell is committed to maintaining one of the lowest greenhouse gas (GHG) intensities in global oil production.
