Shell starts production at Silvertip Phase 3 in Gulf of America
SHEL•Shell started production at Phase 3 of its Silvertip project, where two wells are expected to produce up to 6,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day at peak. Estimated gross recoverable resources total 17 million barrels of oil equivalent.
1. Production begins
Shell started production at Phase 3 of its Silvertip project in the Gulf of America. Two wells tied into existing Perdido infrastructure are expected to produce up to 6,000 barrels of oil equivalent daily at peak.
2. Project interests
Estimated recoverable resources total 17 million barrels of oil equivalent on a gross basis. Shell operates the Silvertip Frio reservoir with a 40% stake, while Chevron holds 60%.
