Neptune Energy begins oil production at German well

(WO) — On Jan. 9., Neptune Energy announced first oil production from its operated Rӧmerberg 6 well in the city of Speyer, south-western Germany. Initial production tests indicate flow rates of up to 1,800 boed.

Römerberg 6 is the ninth production well on the field. Neptune expects to increase production in the Rhine Valley to roughly 3,700 boed.

Neptune Energy’s Managing Director in Germany, Andreas Scheck, said, “The Römerberg 6 well makes a significant contribution to Neptune’s production in the country and is an important milestone in the field’s development.

Römerberg was discovered in 2003 and began producing in 2008.

In October, Neptune received approval from the State Mining Authority for Rhineland-Palatinate to raise the production limit at the field. This enables Neptune to mature its full-field development plans, including significant investment in surface facilities to support higher production rates, upgrade water treatment and reduce emissions associate with flaring.