Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production increased by 0.05% during 2021-2022. The largest oil and gas-producing countries are the US and Mexico. Through 2030, the Gulf of Mexico’s oil and gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 0.087%. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil & gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.
Here are the 10 largest upcoming oil and fields by reserves in the Gulf of Mexico, according to GlobalData’s Upstream Fields database.
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1. Zama
Zama is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This upcoming field is owned by BASF), Harbour Energy, LetterOne Holdings, Petroleos Mexicanos, Talos Energy and operated by PEMEX Exploracion y Produccion. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2026 at approximately 0.13mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. Buy the profile here.
2. Whale
Whale is located in Western Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Chevron, Shell, and operated by Shell Offshore. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2026 at approximately 0.09mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2073. Buy the profile here.
3. Mad Dog Phase 2
Mad Dog Phase 2 is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by BP, Chevron, Woodside Energy Group, and operated by BP Exploration & Production. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2023 and is forecasted to peak in 2024 at approximately 0.12mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2041. Buy the profile here.
4. Anchor
Anchor is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Chevron, TotalEnergies, and operated by Chevron USA. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2027 at approximately 0.07mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. Buy the profile here.
5. Trion
Trion is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This upcoming field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos, Woodside Energy Group, and operated by Woodside Energy (Mexico). Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2029 at approximately 0.1mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. Buy the profile here.
6. Gettysburg
Gettysburg is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Kosmos Energy and operated by Kosmos Energy Gulf of Mexico Operations. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2028 at approximately 0.04mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2088. Buy the profile here.
7. North Platte
North Platte is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Equinor, Shell, and operated by Shell Offshore. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2026 and is forecasted to peak in 2028 at approximately 0.07mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2048. Buy the profile here.
8. Ballymore
Ballymore is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Chevron, TotalEnergies, and operated by Chevron USA. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2028 at approximately 0.04mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087. Buy the profile here.
9. Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Shell and operated by Shell Offshore. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2026 at approximately 0.03mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087.
10. Dover
Dover is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This upcoming field is owned by Shell and operated by Shell Offshore. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2026 at approximately 0.03mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2074.
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