Harbour Energy plc has been appointed operator of the joint venture Zama oil field, containing an estimated 750 million barrels of oil equivalent gross recoverable resources, offshore Mexico.
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The JV plans to complete engineering and design work in 2026 before making a final investment decision.
Project partners, including previous operator state-owned oil and gas company Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), Grupo Carso and Talos Energy, may appoint key personnel into Harbour’s project team.
Harbour holds a 32.2% interest in Zama, which was discovered in 2017 and appraised during 2018 and 2019.
Managing director Gustavo Baquero said: “Harbour’s appointment as operator of the strategically important Zama project is testament to the trust that the Mexican government, including Pemex, places in Harbour and our partners, Grupo Carso and Talos Energy.
“Once onstream, Zama will contribute materially to Mexico’s domestic energy supply and to Harbour’s production levels.”