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Cairn Energy PLC

Sangomar Project , Senegal.

2016 to 2020

Ad hoc project management and engineering services.

Drillship on location offshore Senegal for appraisal drilling ©Cairn Energy PLC

Sangomar is a deepwater field located approx. 100km from the coast of Senegal. The field is bifurcated by a stable canyon system. Reservoirs are areally extensive and complex. The development concept comprises a FPSO located on the east side of the canyon system in approx. 800m water depth. The FPSO is connected to wells via a subsea system. Cairn Energy PLC operated the license in the exploration and appraisal phases and transitioned operatorship to Woodside Energy Limited at Final Investment Decision.

By David Wright

David Wright is managing director of Pendeen Resources Limited.
He is a chartered engineer and member of IMarEST and APM and works as an engineering and project management consultant in the energy sector.

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