BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 30. bp has
successfully completed the Central Azeri Gas Expansion (CAGE)
project, increasing gas reinjection capacity on the Central Azeri
platform by 20% to help maximize recovery from existing wells.
According to bp, the project commenced offshore execution in
January 2026 and was completed safely and ahead of schedule in
September. It involved upgrades to the platform's four existing gas
injection compressors, including the replacement of compressor
cartridges and auxiliary equipment. The work was carried out during
live platform operations, without the need for a plant outage or
additional flaring.
The project also included modifications to compressor suction
manifold piping to support gas injection capacity increase and
enhance operational flexibility. These activities were carried out
during the Central Azeri platform’s planned maintenance programme
(turnaround - TAR) in August, followed by completion of all
post-modification activities.
The CAGE project is expected to strengthen reservoir management
and supports efforts to maximize recovery and sustain long-term
production from the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli field.
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