The Keathley Canyon Connector is now flowing natural gas in the ultra-deepwater Gulf of Mexico, according to Williams and DCP Midstream Partners, LP.
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Map of Keathley Canyon. From Williams. |
The new extended Discovery natural gas gathering pipeline system and the South Timbalier Block 283 junction platform are serving producers in the central ultra deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
The 20 in., 209 mi. Keathley Canyon Connector, which is capable of gathering more than 400 MMcf/d of natural gas, originates in the southeast portion of the Keathley Canyon protraction area and terminates into Discovery’s 30 in. diameter mainline at Discovery’s new junction platform. The pipeline was constructed in depths of up to 7200ft of water approximately 300 mi. south-southwest of New Orleans.
The Keathley Canyon Connector extension is supported by long-term agreements with the Lucius and Hadrian South owners, as well as the Heidelberg and Hadrian North owners, for natural gas gathering, transportation and processing services for production from those fields. In addition, the new pipeline system is in proximity to other high-potential deepwater Gulf of Mexico discoveries and prospects.
In addition to the offshore gathering system, the Discovery system includes the 600 MMcf/d Larose natural gas processing plant providing market outlets to six interstate/intrastate gas pipelines and the 35,000 bbl/d Paradis fractionation facility.
Williams Partners LP is the operator of the Discovery system and owns 60% interest with partner DCP Midstream Partners, LP (40%).
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