The partners involved in the Zama field have awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract to French engineering company Doris for the development of this significant offshore project.

The FEED work will align with the field development plan that received approval from Mexican authorities last year. It encompasses the design and planning of two offshore platforms, the installation of 68 kilometers of pipelines and cables, and the creation of a new onshore facility dedicated to the Zama project at the Dos Bocas Maritime Terminal in Paraiso, Tabasco.

Doris will partner with two Mexican engineering firms, Nomarna and Summum, to carry out the FEED work.

Zama is recognized as one of the largest shallow water oil discoveries globally in the past two decades and marks the first major discovery by an international consortium in Mexico since 2017. The field is estimated to contain between 600-800 million barrels of oil equivalent, promising a substantial boost to Mexico's energy supply over the next 25 years.

At its peak, the Zama field is projected to produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day, which equates to about 10% of Mexico's current total oil production.

Following the completion of these studies, the Zama partners will proceed with the tendering process for engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, leading up to the final investment decision. The Zama field is operated by Mexico’s Pemex, which holds a 50.43% stake, while Wintershall Dea, Talos Energy, and Harbour Energy own 19.83%, 17.35%, and 12.39%, respectively.

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