- Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion adds 15,000 boe/d to Atlantis platform.
- Project completed two months ahead of schedule.
- bp aims for 1 million boe/d US production by 2030.
- Woodside Energy holds 44% interest in Atlantis.
Project Overview
The Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion in the US Gulf of America is a significant development for bp, adding 15,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) to the existing Atlantis platform. This project is part of bp's strategy to enhance its upstream business.
Timeline and Execution
The project was completed two months ahead of schedule, marking it as the fifth of seven projects in 2025 to start early. This was achieved by utilizing existing subsea inventory and improving drilling and execution efficiency.
Future Plans
bp aims to increase its US production to around 1 million boe/d by 2030. The Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion is the second in a series of projects planned in the US Gulf of America, expected to boost offshore production capacity to over 400,000 boe/d by 2030.
Partnerships
bp operates the Atlantis platform with a 56% working interest, while Woodside Energy holds a 44% stake. The expansion project is part of a broader plan to deliver 10 major project startups globally by 2027.
