Block Energy PLC has installed its Early Production Facility (EPF) on the WR-16aZ well site in West Rustavi field, onshore Georgia. WR-16aZ has been connected to the EPF's inlet manifold and the EPF has been commissioned with continuous production of dry gas for 25 hr.
Construction of a gathering line between the EPF and WR-38Z commenced on Sept. 11 and is due to be completed by end-October. The steel flowline has an internal diameter of 75 mm and will be buried for its full length of 3.5 km. Once WR-38Z has been tied into the facility, the EPF will be ready to process oil and gas from the two West Rustavi wells. The EPF is currently rated to handle up to 3 MMcfd but can be expanded and it has inlets for four additional wells.
Earlier this year, Block suspended production from its two West Rustavi wells in response to the low oil price and COVID 19 restrictions to conserve gas reserves. Bago, a large private gas supplier and purchaser in Georgia, is finalizing the permitting process to construct its gas sales pipeline. Pipeline completion is expected in this year’s fourth quarter with gas sales to begin before yearend.
