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Harbour appointed operator of Zama project
Harbour Energy plc has been appointed operator of the Zama oil project offshore Mexico, a field estimated to contain approximately 750 million barrels of oil equivalent in gross recoverable resources. This appointment, agreed by the Zama partners including Pemex and Talos Energy, and approved by SENER, positions Harbour to lead the next phase of engineering and design work in 2026, with a final investment decision to follow. Harbour holds a 32.22% operated interest in Zama, which is expected to contribute materially to Mexico's domestic energy supply and Harbour's production levels once onstream. Disclaimer*
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\nHarbour Energy plc\n(\"Harbour\")\nHarbour appointed operator of the Zama project in Mexico\n31 December 2025\n \nHarbour announces that it has been appointed operator of the Zama oil project offshore Mexico. The appointment was agreed by the Zama partners, including Pemex, Grupo Carso and Talos Energy who will have the option to appoint key personnel into Harbour's project team, and subsequently approved by SENER (Mexico's Ministry of Energy).\n \nThe Zama oil field, discovered in 2017 and successfully appraised in 2018 and 2019, is estimated to contain approximately 750 mmboe of gross recoverable resources. The next step will be to complete engineering and design work in 2026 ahead of a final investment decision.\n \nGustavo Baquero, Managing Director, Mexico, said:\n\"Harbour's appointment as operator of the strategically important Zama project is testament to the trust that the Mexican government, including Pemex, places in Harbour and our partners, Grupo Carso and Talos Energy. Once onstream, Zama will contribute materially to Mexico's domestic energy supply and to Harbour's production levels.\"\n \nEnquiries\n\n\n\n\nHarbour Energy plc\n\n\n+44 (0) 203 833 2421\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth Brooks, SVP Investor Relations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndy Norman, SVP Communications\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmail: [email protected]\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nNotes to editors\nHarbour is operator of two significant oil projects in Mexico - Zama and Kan.\n \nHarbour has a 32.22% operated interest in Zama and is partnered with Pemex (50.4%) and Talos Energy Mexico (17.35%).\n \nHarbour is also the operator of the c.150 mmboe gross Kan oil field to the southwest of Zama. Harbour has a 70% interest in Kan and is partnered with TotalEnergies (30%).\n \nIn addition, Harbour recently announced agreement to acquire LLOG Exploration Company, a unique opportunity to secure a fully operated, oil weighted offshore portfolio in the United States.\n \n\n","length":4683,"tagName":"div"}]