BHP Group Approves $800 Million Capital Expenditure For Oil Projects in U.S., Mexico

By Sabela Ojea

BHP Group PLC said Thursday that it has approved a capital expenditure of $544 million to execute an oil project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and a second capital expenditure of $258 million to move an oil project in Mexico into the front end engineering design (FEED) phase.

The Anglo-Australian multinational miner said that production at the Shenzi North oil project, in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to begin in 2024. BHP holds a 72% interest in Shenzi North. Repsol S.A. holds the remaining 28% working interest.

Regarding the oil project in Mexico, called Trion, in which it holds a 60% interest, the company said that the focus of the studies will be on completion of the engineering, commercial arrangements and execution planning needed to progress to a final investment decision from mid-2022.

"Both Shenzi North and Trion are strong growth assets for our business, providing attractive returns from relatively low carbon intensity resources," said Geraldine Slattery, president BHP petroleum.

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August 05, 2021 10:14 ET (14:14 GMT)

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