Shell Global You are in: Shell Global About us Our major projects Cardamom CARDAMOM Shell has developed the Cardamom oil and gas field in the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The Cardamom project is expected to produce 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) a day at peak production. Key facts Location: Gulf of Mexico, USA Water depth: 830 metres (2,720 feet) Interests: Shell 100% Field: Cardamom Design production: 50,000 boe/d Project development On September 8, 2014, Shell announced first oil from the Cardamom development. This new subsea system is connected to the Auger platform. The development includes five new wells and is expected to produce 50,000 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day at its peak rate. Since first production at Auger in 1994, the facility has received several upgrades to process additional production from new discoveries. Cardamom is Auger’s seventh subsea development.Project development. In February 2011 the Cardamom Exploration Plan was the first blue-water well to be approved by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement after the moratorium on deep-water offshore drilling was lifted. Shell announced its final investment decision to develop the Cardamom field on June 9, 2011. Technology Cardamom uses advanced seismic technology that enables deep-water exploration around the existing Auger structure. The Cardamom reservoir sits beneath thick layers of salt in rock more than 6 kilometres below the sea floor, and went undetected by conventional seismic surveys. Shell used the latest advancements in seismic technology to discover Cardamom in 2010. The Cardamom field lies about 360 kilometres south-west of New Orleans, Louisiana, in water more than 800 metres deep. Environment and society Production from Cardamom flows through the Auger platform, limiting the development’s offshore footprint by using existing infrastructure. The project has provided additional jobs for offshore workers. Deep-water milestones A long history of deep-water development Accessible version of the deep-water visual Related press release September 8, 2014, Shell announces second major 2014 start up in deep-water Gulf of Mexico with Cardamom development first oil Share this Auger: from deep-water pioneer to new energy giant Discover the legendary platform in the Gulf of Mexico and the oil field that’s reinventing it – a success story unlike any other in deep water. Learn more about the Auger platform MORE IN MAJOR PROJECTS Mars B Mars B adds new infrastructure to help boost production at the Mars field in the Gulf of Mexico. Stones Stones, in the US Gulf of Mexico, is the world’s deepest oil and gas project, operating in around 2,900 metres of water. 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