Shell Global You are in: Shell Global About us Our major projects Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solutions Project SOUTHERN SWAMP ASSOCIATED GAS SOLUTIONS PROJECT Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solutions (SSAGS), Nigeria, is the latest project designed to manage natural gas produced along with oil in the Southern Swamp, while maximising use of existing flow-station assets. Key facts Location: OMLs 35, 36 and 46 situated in Ekeremor Local Government of Bayelsa Sate., onshore Nigeria Interests: Shell (Operator) 30%, NNPC 55%, Total 10%, Agip 5% Fields: Benisede, Opukushi, Tunu, Ogbotobo, Agbaya, Ajatiton, Akono, Dodo North, Kanbo, Opukushi North, Opomoyo, Seibou, Angalalei, Egunabo, Orubou, Alele. Design production: 100 MMscfd to domestic gas market Project development The Southern Swamp area comprises 16 fields, of which 12 are currently producing. The fields lie in the coastal swamp area, 65 km south of Warri, with 100 oil wells and flow lines currently producing through four flow stations (Benisede, Opukushi, Ogbotobo and Tunu). A new field logistics base at Tunu is close to completion. Oil is transported via the Trans Ramos pipeline to the Forcados terminal. Under the SSAGS project, gas will be exported to Escravos Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) via the existing pipelines and a new pipeline that will be installed. Final investment decision was taken for the project on April 16, 2012. Contracts for production facilities and gathering pipelines were awarded to Saipem Contracting Nigeria Ltd and to Daewoo Nigeria Ltd. Technology A system from technology firm Twister is used to remove any liquids from the natural gas to meet export specifications – a process called hydro-carbon dew pointing. Environment and society The project cuts across 23 communities and two states (Delta and Bayelsa) in the Niger Delta. The project liaises with local communities on how they would like to benefit from social investment through so-called “freedom to operate” agreements guided by the global memoranda of understanding between SPDC and local communities. SSAGS creates jobs for local people and generates business for local suppliers. Share this MORE IN ABOUT US Our major projects Shell’s major projects show our technology and expertise in action. Bonga North West Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) produces oil from the Bonga North West field in water depths of more than 1,000 metres, adding production to the existing Bonga facility. Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Major projects The Shell brand Events Contact us YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN Natural gas We are helping to power lives around the world with natural gas, the cleanest-burning hydrocarbon. Finding oil and gas We use advanced technologies to uncover increasingly hard-to-find energy resources trapped in porous rocks beneath the land and seas. The energy future How will the world produce more, cleaner energy to power our homes and cities, and fuel our vehicles in decades to come? Connect with us More about Shell Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Our major projects The Shell brand Can we help? Job search for professionals Shell station locator Shell credit cards Social media Shell apps Shell Global Helpline Site information Accessibility Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy Fraud and scam alert Contact us