BK-26 fleet at Bach Ho field welcomes first oil flow

Welcoming the first oil flow at the BK-26 rig at the Bach Ho field. Photo: Vietsovpetro

On November 9, the Vietnam - Russia Joint Venture Vietsovpetro (HCMC) welcomed the first commercial oil line (First Oil) from the BK-26 rig at the Bach Ho field, Block 09-1 at 7:15 am on the same day. Compared to the plan approved by the Council of the two sides (expected on December 15, 2026), this event was deployed quickly, 36 days ahead of schedule.

The first oil line from BK-26 marks the efforts and sense of responsibility of the Vietnam - Russia international labor collective, and is also a practical result to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the establishment of Vietsovpetro (November 19, 1981 - November 19, 2026) and the 65th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Petrovietnam (November 27, 1961 - November 27, 2026).

The BK-26 project includes the following items: BK-26 wellhead rig and bridge connecting to MSP-8 rig; MSP-8 rig renovation to receive and process products from BK-26; relocation of MSP8-MSP4 underground power cable line. On November 3, the Vietsovpetro Acceptance Council conducted the overall acceptance of the BK-26 project, issued a Decision to put it into use on November 5 and assessed that the project has been completed, ensuring absolute quality and safety.

Putting BK-26 into operation ahead of schedule is of great significance in the context that output at Vietsovpetro's traditional oil fields is in a process of natural decline. The new oil source from this project will contribute to supplementing output, maintaining stable operations, completing the production and business plan for 2026, and maintaining output in the following years. At the same time, it contributes to the overall results of the Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrovietnam).

BK-26 rig at Bach Ho mine. Photo: Vietsovpetro

Mr. Hoang Phuc Long - Chairman of Vietsovpetro Trade Union - said that the BK26 rig project put into early operation is of great significance to Vietsovpetro, in which there is a great contribution from officials, trade union members, and workers of units. Right from the beginning of the year, Vietsovpetro Trade Union directed the Construction, Exploitation and Repair Enterprise of oil and gas projects to register for the emulation project "Construction on the shore of the base, piles, berth of rig vessel BK-26, Bach Ho mine" to celebrate Vietsovpetro's major events in 2026. Through this, the project has been completed ahead of schedule, ensuring absolute safety, contributing greatly to the completion ahead of schedule of the project.

The oil flow from BK26 not only marks the introduction of a new project into operation but is also the result of the synchronous coordination process between units participating in the project. Ensuring progress in offshore construction conditions facing many weather disadvantages, continuing to affirm the ability to master from exploration, design, construction to management, operation and exploitation of offshore oil and gas projects; and at the same time showing the spirit of responsibility and high determination of Vietsovpetro's collective of workers.

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