BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 3. bp is progressing
construction of both topsides and jacket for Deniz Compression
project, said Stuart Shaw, bp vice president, production, AGT
region, at the 12th Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council
Ministerial Meeting in Baku, Trend reports.


“As we look to the future, our focus is on maximizing recovery
from the Shah Deniz reservoirs. The next major step on this journey
is the Shah Deniz Compression project. We took the final investment
decision last June and moved quickly to advance the work. Our aim
is to reach low‑pressure gas reserves and extend the productive
life of the field,” he said.


Shaw noted that the SDC project represents around $2.9 billion
of investment.


“It will enable us to unlock roughly 50 billion cubic metres of
additional gas and about 25 million barrels of extra condensate.
Volumes that would otherwise remain out of reach. This will further
strengthen regional and European energy security. At the heart of
the project is a new offshore platform with electric compression
facilities - the model you are seeing on the screen. The project
also includes brownfield work on Shah Deniz Alpha and Bravo, and at
the Sangachal terminal,” he said.


bp’s vice president noted that the SDC platform has been
designed with the future in mind.







“It will run entirely on electricity and operate remotely,
without a full‑time crew. And it will open the door to electrifying
Shah Deniz Bravo and, ultimately, the entire field. Since FID, we
have awarded several major contracts. And are now progressing
construction of both the topsides and the jacket. These works are
underway in local yards, making strong use of local resources and
capability. We plan to complete the platform in 2029. It will
receive low‑pressure gas from Shah Deniz Alpha that same year, and
from Shah Deniz Bravo in 2030,” he said.


Shaw noted that this project is a major investment in the future
of Shah Deniz.


“It will help keep the field a key energy supplier and ensure we
maximize recovery for years to come. We also plan to begin seismic
surveys on Shah Deniz late this or early next year. These will help
us enhance our understanding of the reservoir and plan future
activities.”