South Africa
Pioneer has participated in two major developments offshore South Africa. The Sable oil field began producing in 2003, and Pioneer became the first foreign oil company to participate in oil production from South Africa in partnership with PetroSA, the national oil company. In September 2008, gas and condensate production from the South Coast Gas (SCG) project was initiated to provide feedstock for Petro SA's onshore gas-to-liquids plant in Mossel Bay.
The Sable oil field was shut-in during the third quarter of 2008 after producing oil much longer than originally forecast. After the shut-in, the field started producing gas that had been re-injected over the years when only oil was being produced. The gas production is included in the SCG project.
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