BP (BP.L) on Monday reported the start of non‑associated gas production operations at the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli field in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea.
The development marks the first commercial gas production operations in the field's nearly three-decade history. The start of operations will be focused on well and reservoir testing activities in the Qirmaki Lower Sand reservoir.
The British energy major operates the field, with a 30.37% interest. The remaining stakes are held by State Oil Co. of Azerbaijan, or Socar, MOL, Inpex, ExxonMobil (XONA.F), TPAO, and ONGC Videsh.