Shell Global You are in: Shell Global About us Our major projects Appomattox APPOMATTOX We have taken the final investment decision to move ahead with the Appomattox deep-water project in the Gulf of Mexico, the latest of our deep-water developments. Key facts Location: Gulf of Mexico, 130 kilometres (80 miles) off Louisiana Depth: 2,195 metres (7,200 feet) Interests: Shell (79% operator), Nexen Petroleum Offshore USA Inc. (21%) Fields: Appomattox, Vicksburg Average peak annual production: 175,000 barrels of oil equivalent Project development On July 1, 2015, Shell announced the final investment decision to advance the Appomattox deep-water development in the Gulf of Mexico. This decision authorises construction and installation of what will be our eighth and largest floating platform in the Gulf. The Appomattox development will initially produce from the Appomattox and Vicksburg fields, with average peak production estimated to reach approximately 175,000 barrels of oil equivalent (boe/d) per day. Currently, we are the only operator in the Gulf of Mexico with commercial deep-water discoveries in this formation, called Norphlet, which dates back 150-200 million years to the Jurassic period. Technology During design work for Appomattox, we reduced the total project cost by 20% thanks in part to design improvements. These include advancements from previous four-column production hosts, such as the Olympus tension leg platform. Shell Pipeline Company LP also made a final investment decision on the Mattox Pipeline, a 24-inch corridor pipeline that will transport crude oil from the Appomattox host to an existing offshore structure in the South Pass area and then connect onshore through an existing pipeline. Deep-water milestones A long history of deep-water development Accessible version of the deep-water visual Share this DEEP-WATER PROJECTS IN THE USA Perdido Perdido is the world’s deepest spar, and the second-deepest oil and gas production hub. Mars B Mars B adds new infrastructure to help boost production at the Mars field in the Gulf of Mexico. Cardamom Shell has developed the Cardamom oil and gas field in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. MORE IN ABOUT US Gumusut-Kakap Our first deep-water project in Malaysia uses Shell’s advanced technology to safely produce and pipe oil from the Gumusut-Kakap field. Parque das Conchas The Parque das Conchas fields lie in ultra-deep water off Brazil. Several technology firsts have helped to bring the fields on-stream. Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Major projects The Shell brand Events Contact us YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN Deep water Vast resources of oil and gas lie deep beneath the ocean’s surface. They have the potential to support economic growth and help meet the world’s growing energy needs. Overcoming technology challenges We develop innovative technologies to find and safely unlock more, and affordable, energy from ever harder-to-reach places. Technical careers Human solutions to global challenges: find out how you can develop your career in our technical teams. Connect with us More about Shell Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Our major projects UK Modern Slavery Act 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