Nov. 2012 - PA Resources announced work on the Alen field development in Blocks O and I, offshore Equatorial Guinea, is progressing on schedule. The goal remains to achieve first production in the second half of 2013. Fabrication of platform facilities is in advanced stages and installation of flowlines and umbilicals is expected in 4Q 2012. The development will be comprised of a wellhead platform connected by a bridge to a central processing platform. Once on-line, Alen should produce 33,000 barrels of oil per day via three production wells.

Nov. 2011 - Noble Energy announced that first oil has flowed from the Aseng field into the FPSO on Nov. 6, 2011. Production has steadily ramped up to a rate of about 50,000 bopd as four subsea wells came online. The first tanker of oil from Aseng should be offloaded in December 2011. The operator is currently focusing on the Alen field development (that will connect to the Aseng FPSO), which should commence production in 2013. The Aseng field is located on Block I offshore Equatorial Guinea in a water depth of 3,100 feet (945 meters). Noble Energy operates the Aseng field with a 38 percent interest. Partners include Atlas Petroleum (27.55 percent), Glencore Exploration (23.75 percent), PA Resources (5.7 percent) and GEPetrol (5 percent).

Oct. 2011 - PA Resources, a partner in the Aseng field, says development of the field is ahead of schedule with production expected to commence by year-end. Development drilling is completed, and subsea installation activities are continuing. The Aseng field is located on Block I offshore Equatorial Guinea in a water depth of 3,100 feet (945 meters). Noble Energy serves as the operator and holds a 40 percent interest; Atlas Petroleum International Limited holds a 29 percent interest; Glencore Exploration EG Ltd holds a 25 percent interest; and PA Resources holds the remaining 6 percent interest.

Jul. 2011 - Keppel Shipyard's reconstruction of the Aseng FPSO is nearing completion. The company's work scope on FPSO Aseng includes refurbishment and life extension works, upgrading the accommodation facilities, installing and integrating the topsides, as well as fabricating and integrating the internal turret. The FPSO, chartered by Noble Energy for the development of the Aseng field in offshore Equatorial Guinea, is capable of processing 80,000 bopd and storing up to 1.7 MMbbl of oil. Aseng Production Company, a joint venture by SBM Offshore and Compania Nacional de Petroleo de Guinea Ecuatorial, the state oil company of Equatorial Guinea, will operate the FPSO. The Aseng field is located on Block I offshore Equatorial Guinea in a water depth of 3,100 feet (945 meters). Noble Energy serves as the operator and holds a 40% interest; Atlas Petroleum International Limited holds a 29% interest; Glencore Exploration EG Ltd holds a 25% interest; and PA Resources holds the remaining 6% interest.

Feb. 2011 - McDermott received a contract to fabricate a 15,000-ton platform for Noble Energy's Alen gas-condensate development project off the east coast of Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. The company will manage the construction, load out and installation aids for a 15,000-ton central production platform, including living quarters, and a smaller 2,000-ton wellhead jacket and pile, stated the press release. The project is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2011. The Alen project is located in Block O, offshore Equatorial Guinea. Noble Energy operates the project, holding a 45% interest.

Jan. 2011 - The Ministry of Mines, Industry, and Energy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea has approved Noble's Alen condensate/gas-recycling project. The project was sanctioned by Noble in December 2010, followed by the approval of all partners. Initial field development will include three production wells and three subsea natural gas injection wells tied to a processing platform. Produced condensate will be separated and piped to the Aseng FPSO on Block I, located about 15 miles (24 kilometers) to the south. Associated natural gas will be re-injected back into the reservoir to maintain pressure and maximize liquid recoveries. The Alen processing facility, moored in 240 feet (73 meters) of water, is designed to handle 440 MMcf/d of natural gas and 40,000 bopd of condensate. The Alen field will commence production in 2013 and is anticipated to flow at a gross rate of 37,500 bopd. Natural gas re-injection is estimated at 380 MMcf/d during gas-recycling. The total cost of the development is projected to be US $1.6 billion. Currently, the front end engineering and design work was completed, and the operator is negotiating and awarding key project contracts, including the platform facility construction and installation, as well as necessary drilling resources. The Alen project is located in Block O, offshore Equatorial Guinea. Noble Energy operates the project, holding a 45% interest.

May. 2010 - Mustang, part of international energy services company John Wood Group PLC, will perform a front-end engineering design for the Belinda project in Block O, offshore Equatorial Guinea. The scope of the FEED includes the design of both the jacket and topsides of the facility, which will process gas condensate. The Belinda project is being designed as a gas cycling development designed to strip condensate from the field and re-inject the gas for future sales.

Apr. 2010 - A total of five production wells, three injection wells and two gas injection wells are planned to be drilled in Block I on the Aseng field in 2010 and 2011. By summer, an additional drilling rig will arrive to assist in the development work. Production from the field is expected to commence in mid-2010. The recently sanctioned Aseng field is located on Block I offshore Equatorial Guinea in a water depth of 3,100 feet (945 meters). Noble Energy serves as the operator and holds a 40% interest; Atlas Petroleum International Limited holds a 29% interest; Glencore Exploration EG Ltd holds a 25% interest; and PA Resources holds the remaining 6% interest.

Apr. 2010 - InterMoor Inc. was awarded a contract to provide the design, engineering, procurement and installation services for preset moorings in the Aseng field. Five preset mooring legs will be installed at a water depth of roughly 3,445 feet (1,050 meters). Noble Energy will use the Pride South Pacific and the Atwood Hunter semisubs for the project, and the Maersk Terrier will be used as the installation vessel. The Aseng field is located on Block I offshore Equatorial Guinea in a water depth of 3,100 feet (945 meters). Noble Energy serves as the operator and holds a 40% interest; Atlas Petroleum International Limited holds a 29% interest; Glencore Exploration EG Ltd holds a 25% interest; and PA Resources holds the remaining 6% interest.

Jan. 2010 - Technip received a contract for the development of the Aseng field. The contract includes engineering, supply, installation and pre-commissioning of 19 miles (30 kilometers) of flexible pipe systems, including six flexible risers, and flexible flowlines and jumpers. Also included in the contract is the installation of the subsea production system, including manifolds, flying leads and umbilicals. Offshore installation work should be carried out mid-2011. Aseng field is located on Block I offshore Equatorial Guinea in a water depth of 3,100 feet (945 meters). Noble Energy serves as the operator and holds a 40% interest; Atlas Petroleum International Limited holds a 29% interest; Glencore Exploration EG Ltd holds a 25% interest; and PA Resources holds the remaining 6% interest.

Nov. 2009 - Dresser-Rand received a contract from SBM Offshore to supply advanced turbomachinery for an FPSO to be deployed in the Aseng field, which is located on Block I offshore Equatorial Guinea in a water depth of 3,100 feet (945 meters) and operated by Noble Energy. The company will supply gas compression and power generation packages for the FPSO, and the vessel will have the capacity to handle 120,000 barrels of liquid per day, including processing of 80,000 bopd, injection of up to 150,000 b/d of water, as well as handling 170 MMcf/d.

Jul. 2009 - Noble Energy announced that the Plan of Development for the Aseng oil project has been sanctioned by the Company, its partners, and the Ministry of Mines, Industry, and Energy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Formerly known as Benita, Aseng was originally discovered in 2007 as a gas-condensate field in Block "I" offshore Equatorial Guinea. Initial development of the field will include five subsea wells flowing to an FPSO where the production stream will be separated.