Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 9, Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has launched production at Dover, a new subsea tieback connected to the Shell-operated Appomattox hub in the Gulf of Mexico. This is the second project linking additional wells to the existing infrastructure. Located in Mississippi Canyon, approximately 170 miles southeast of New Orleans, Louisiana, Dover operates in waters about 7,500 feet deep. Fully owned by Shell, the site is expected to achieve a peak output of 20,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

The Dover development includes up to two production wells, tied into the Appomattox platform through a 17.5-mile flowline and riser. Shell discovered Dover in 2018 and maintains 100% working interest in the project. The Appomattox hub, which supports Dover, is operated by Shell with a 79% stake, while INEOS Energy Petroleum Offshore USA Inc. holds the remaining 21%. This tieback enhances the hub’s production capacity.

Colette Hirstius, Executive Vice President, Gulf of America, emphasized the project’s role: "Shell continues to unlock more value from the prolific basins in our portfolio. Dover is another example of the ways in which we maximize the production of our deepwater hubs as we deliver on our strategy to create more value with less emissions. The high-margin, lower-carbon barrels from the Gulf of Mexico are essential to our energy system, both now and in the future." Her comments underline Shell’s approach to boosting efficiency and sustainability.

By integrating Dover into the Appomattox system, Shell optimizes resources in the Gulf of Mexico, a vital region for energy supply. The project leverages existing infrastructure to increase output without the need for new standalone facilities, ensuring efficient operations. 

Dover’s production strengthens Shell’s deepwater efforts, contributing reliable energy through a balanced operational strategy. The site’s estimated peak of 20,000 barrels per day reinforces the company’s commitment to meeting energy demands while utilizing established assets effectively.