The Sèmè field offshore Benin moved closer to regular production after Lime Petroleum completed the connection between MOPU Stella Energy 1 and FSO Kristina, with oil now flowing into the storage vessel during commissioning.
Akrake Petroleum completes the AK-2H production well and advances hook-up of the MOPU and FSO at Benin’s offshore Sèmè field, supporting the Block 1 plan to return to production in 2026.
Akrake Petroleum plans to start production at Benin’s Sèmè offshore field by late January 2026, following drilling delays and mobilisation of the Stella Energy 1 MOPU and Kristina FSO.
Technical issues during Akrake Petroleum’s offshore drilling campaign at Benin’s Sèmè field have delayed start-up beyond 2025, despite ongoing work with the Gerd jack-up rig.
