Neptune Energy announced first oil production from its operated Römerberg 6 well in the city of Speyer, south-western Germany. Initial production tests indicate flow rates of up to 1,800 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd).

Römerberg 6 is the ninth production well on the field and is expected to increase Neptune’s production in the Rhine Valley to around 3,700 boepd.

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.

“We are committed to further developing the Römerberg oil field and to increasing production capacity over the coming years.”

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.

Partners: Neptune Energy (operator, 50%), Palatina GeoCon (licence owner, 50%)

About Neptune Energy Group

Neptune Energy is an independent global E&P company with operations across Europe, North Africa and Asia Pacific. The business had production of 130,000 net barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021 and 2P reserves at 31st December 2021 of 604 million barrels of oil equivalent. Neptune aims to store more carbon than is emitted from its operations and the use of its sold products by 2030. The Company, founded by Sam Laidlaw, is backed by CIC and funds advised by Carlyle Group and CVC Capital Partners.