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BP, Partners Start Commercial Gas Production at Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli Field

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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.

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