.BP has entered into a contract with SLB OneSubsea, a joint venture involving SLB, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7, to provide a subsea boosting system for its high-pressure Kaskida project in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico. This advanced subsea system will enhance production by increasing reservoir drawdown, a crucial step in unlocking greater hydrocarbon recovery in challenging deepwater environments.
The Kaskida field, located in the Keathley Canyon area about 250 miles southwest of New Orleans, lies in waters approximately 6,000 feet deep, underscoring the technical demands of the project. While the contract’s financial details have not been disclosed, this collaboration represents a significant milestone, as it is the first subsea boosting project that BP has entrusted to the SLB OneSubsea joint venture.
The subsea boosting system is engineered to operate in extreme high-pressure and deepwater conditions, making it an ideal fit for Kaskida’s unique challenges. The project underscores BP’s ongoing commitment to enhancing recovery in complex offshore assets, while also marking an important advancement in subsea technology deployment for SLB OneSubsea.
This agreement not only strengthens BP’s presence in the Gulf of Mexico but also highlights the importance of subsea boosting technology in maximizing production in mature and high-pressure fields. Both BP and SLB OneSubsea view the Kaskida project as an opportunity to demonstrate cutting-edge subsea capabilities that align with industry demands for increased efficiency and performance in deepwater developments.