Vietsovpetro welcomes first oil from BK-26 platform at Bach Ho oilfield
The Vietnam-Russia joint venture Vietsovpetro officially brought the first commercial oil flow (First Oil) from the BK-26 wellhead platform at the Bach Ho oilfield, Block 09-1, on November 9, 2026, at 7:15 a.m.
On November 9, 2026, the Vietnam-Russian joint venture Vietsovpetro successfully inaugurated the first commercial oil flow from the BK-26 wellhead platform at the Bach Ho oilfield. The project concluded 36 days earlier than the agreed-upon schedule of December 15, 2026. This milestone occurred just days after the 45th founding anniversary of Vietsovpetro, celebrated on November 19, 1981, and the 65th traditional day of Petrovietnam, observed on November 27, 1961.
The BK-26 platform development encompasses a range of facilities, including the wellhead platform, a bridge connecting it to MSP-8, and modifications to MSP-8 to accommodate BK-26's production. Construction and procurement activities commenced in January 2025, with the official construction and installation order issued on December 29, 2025.
Through meticulous management of resources and scientific project planning, the offshore jacket structure was fabricated, approved, and installed by May 17, 2026. The topside, connecting bridge, and power cable upgrades followed suit, with the facility receiving final approval from Vietsovpetro's Acceptance Council on November 3, 2026.
The early completion of the first oil milestone underscores Vietsovpetro's self-reliance in all aspects of engineering, procurement, construction, and installation, as well as the joint venture's cost-effectiveness in developing small and marginal oilfields.
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