An important event not only for the Russian economy, but also for the global energy industry as a whole: in the Kara Sea today began exploratory drilling the northernmost well in our country.
An important event not only for the Russian economy, but also for the global energy industry as a whole: in the Kara Sea today began exploratory drilling at the northernmost well in our country.
Start works gave Vladimir Putin of Sochi teleconference. On the joint project of “Rosneft” and the American company “ExxonMobil” are not affected any sanctions. Its scale is evidenced by the fact that oil and gas reserves in the region are comparable to resources across Saudi Arabia.
Home to one of the most ambitious projects of oil and gas the last time – the most northern exploration drilling wells Russia “University-1″ was given today from the southernmost city in Russia. Distance from Sochi to the point X in the Kara Sea – about 4.5 thousand kilometers.
And if in the subtropics today plus 30 degrees Celsius, or even in a jacket is very hot in the Arctic waters – cold wind and all plus three. Warm jacket in such circumstances, and it is the President said, it is not superfluous.
Today’s landmark event, say oil. Hydrocarbon reserves at the bottom of the Kara Sea are impressive and are estimated at approximately 13 billion tons of oil and 8.5 trillion cubic meters of gas.
“As a result of this work we hope to open a new Kars marine oil province, which, according to experts, amount of resources will surpass oil and gas provinces such as the Gulf of Mexico, offshore Brazil, and will be comparable to the resource base in Saudi Arabia, “- said the head of” Rosneft “Igor Sechin.
to the destination drilling platform made its way into almost 2,000 nautical miles – about 3,500 kilometers. She came from the Norwegian port of Stavanger, rounded Scandinavia took Kara Gate and reached the point of drilling – to the coast of Novaya Zemlya from the platform 106 kilometers.
The organizers of the expedition made by the Russian “Rosneft” and the American “ExxonMobil”. It is noteworthy that literally on the same day when it was announced in Washington on sanctions against Russia, the leadership “ExxonMobil” made an official statement – they will continue to cooperate with the company “Rosneft”. This position was supported by Vladimir Putin.
“All of this great work was made possible by uniting the efforts of” Rosneft “and our American partners,” ExxonMobil “. Practice shows that alone implement such large, high-tech, large-scale projects world-class , a world-class is almost impossible, or at least very difficult. Today commercial success determines the effective international cooperation. Business, including large companies, both domestic and foreign companies are well aware, and, despite the complexity of today’s current political situation, however, pragmatism, common sense still prevail, and it is very pleasing. Such a position, we certainly welcome, and in turn, open to expanding our cooperation with partners, “- said the Russian President.
Drilling Rig “West Alpha” is unique. It was created specifically for the northern latitudes. Its displacement – like a heavy military aircraft carrier, 30 700 tons. Length – 70 meters, the height above the deck – 108 meters. On the waves of the tower is held by the eight anchors. However, the installation is capable of drilling to a depth of seven kilometers – almost 14 Ostankino TV towers. In the long term in this area is planned to build at least 15 offshore platforms. Start drilling gave Vladimir Putin today
“Please give permission to start drilling,” – said Igor Sechin.
“Start” – has ordered the head of state.
“I ask the operator rig to start drilling” – appealed to colleagues Igor Sechin.
“Congratulations, I am sure that the project is implemented, brought to an end and will benefit our economies and the global energy sector,” – said Vladimir Putin.
The harsh climatic conditions limit the work platform two months – from August to October. After that, the Kara Sea is ice-bound again. “Rosneft” and “ExxonMobil” has developed a unique system to prevent collisions with icebergs. She even provides a physical effect on the ice. If necessary, special support vessels will tow an iceberg to a safe distance. If the same physical effect can not be, the system isolates the well without harm to the environment, and drilling rig will move to a safe place.
“We pay special attention to the technical safety, environmental protection. How we do it, as you know, on Sakhalin Island, where we have achieved the highest level of environmental protection and industrial safety. We believe that it is important to protect nature, beautiful nature of the Russian Arctic, “- said the president of ExxonMobil Russia Glenn Waller.
Start drilling in the Arctic will lay the foundation of large-scale development programs coastline. In the Murmansk region will create a support base of the Coast. Planned construction of new marine terminals, network of railways and highways, and along with it – and the creation of more than two thousand new jobs.
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