Jun. 2013 - 2H Offshore, a subsidiary of Acteon, was awarded a contract by ExxonMobil regarding the first development phase of the Julia project in the Walker Ridge area of the US Gulf of Mexico. Julia will be a subsea development tied back to the Jack/St. Malo floating production unit. Under the contract, 2H will conduct a detailed design study of two 10-inch steel catenary production risers. ExxonMobil and Statoil made the decision to proceed with the chosen development concept in May 2013. Production start-up is planned for 2016.

Jun. 2013 - ExxonMobil continues procurement for its recently sanctioned Julia project in the US Gulf of Mexico (GOM) with the award of a substantial lump-sum subsea contract to Technip. The contract provides for the project management, engineering, fabrication, installation and pre-commissioning of steel catenary risers, end terminations and a 30-mile insulated flowline. Offshore installation will take place in 2015 with first production to follow in 2016. Juliet is located in the Walker Ridge area of the GOM in 7,200 feet of water.

May. 2013 - ExxonMobil contracted FMC Technologies to supply subsea equipment for the Julia field in the US Gulf of Mexico. The decision to develop Julia was recently made by the US oil major and its partner Statoil. FMC will provide six subsea trees, a manifold with associated tie-in equipment for the deepwater field. Julia is located in the Walker Ridge area and boasts water depths of 7,000-feet. The partners expect to bring the field on-stream in 2016.

May. 2013 - ExxonMobil and its partner, Statoil, have agreed to proceed with development of the Julia oil field in the US Gulf of Mexico. Julia was discovered in 2007 and is estimated to hold almost 6 BBbbls of oil. The $4 billion project is expected to start producing in 2016. Phase 1 of the development will be designed to produce 34,000 bopd from 6 subsea wells tied back to the Jack/St. Malo production facility. A development drilling program is planned to be kicked-off in 2014 in waters ranging from 4,000 to 8,700 feet. ExxonMobil, the field operator, and Statoil each hold a 50% stake in the field.

Mar. 2013 - Chevron announced a successful production test at the St. Malo PS003 development well in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Flow rate was limited by testing equipment constraints but still exceeded 13,000 barrels per day. The well was drilled in Walker Ridge block 677 by the Transocean Discoverer Inspiration (UDW drillship) in over 7,000 feet of water to a depth of 28,000 feet. Well PS003 is the first development well to be drilled in the St. Malo field, which is being developed jointly with the Jack field. Both fields are expected to add to Chevron's production in 2014 with an estimated maximum daily rate of 94,000 boe.

Oct. 2011 - Chevron awarded Parker Energy Products Division a polyester mooring contract for the Jack/St. Malo development in the Gulf of Mexico. The scope of the agreement is for 164,042 feet (50,000 meters) of polyester mooring rope, accessories and field support services for the mooring of the Jack/St. Malo FPU. The mooring rope will be installed in about 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) of water. The work scope encompasses design, production and delivery of polyester mooring line as well as offshore field inspection support services during installation. The Jack/St. Malo development is located about 280 miles (450 kilometers) south of New Orleans, Louisiana. Chevron operates the project with a 50 percent interest; and partners include Statoil (25 percent) and Maersk (25 percent).

Sep. 2011 - Chevron awarded BMT Scientific Marine Services a contract to provide an Environmental and Facilities Mooring System for the Jack & St. Malo FPSS in GOM. The EFMS monitors, logs and displays data in real-time on the local environment and facility motions. It archives the data for assessing the FPSS’ integrity over time and interfaces with the facility’s other platform control systems. The Jack and St. Malo development is located about 280 miles (450 kilometers) south of New Orleans, Louisiana. Chevron operates the project with a 50 percent interest; and partners include Statoil (25 percent) and Maersk (25 percent).

Aug. 2011 - First Subsea received a contract from Chevron for the supply of mooring connectors for the Jack & St. Malo semisub hub production facility in the Gulf of Mexico. The FPU will be moored by 16 Ballgrab, ball and taper, mooring connectors attached to polyester mooring lines in a 4X4 arrangement The Jack and St. Malo fields are located within 25 miles (40 kilometers) of one another about 280 miles (450 kilometers) south of New Orleans, Louisiana. The project is operated by Chevron (50%); and partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Jul. 2011 - GE Oil & Gas will supply three gas turbine-generator modules to provide reliable electric power for an FPU that will produce oil and gas from the Jack/St.Malo fields in the Gulf of Mexico. GE will provide three LM2500+G4 gas turbine generator modules designed to overcome footprint restrictions and withstand pitch, roll and acceleration forces anticipated for an FPU operating in deep waters. Shipment of the equipment will begin in December 2011 with production planned for early 2013. The Jack and St. Malo fields are located within 25 miles (40 kilometers) of one another about 280 miles (450 kilometers) south of New Orleans, Louisiana. The project is operated by Chevron (50%); and partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Jun. 2011 - Chevron awarded Wood Group a multi-million dollar, 42-month contract for the planning, managing and field execution of commissioning for the Jack/St. Malo semisub hub production facility. The semisub will reside in 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) of water in the Walker Ridge section of the US Gulf of Mexico and will have an initial design capacity of 170,000 bopd. Mustang is conducting detailed design for the Jack/St. Malo topsides facilities and the integrated control and safety systems, and J P Kenny is performing detailed design for the deepwater oil export pipeline. The Jack and St. Malo fields are located within 25 miles (40 kilometers) of one another about 280 miles (450 kilometers) south of New Orleans, Louisiana. The project is operated by Chevron (50%); and partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

May. 2011 - Chevron selected Aker Solutions to supply three subsea production control umbilicals for the Jack & St. Malo field development in the Gulf of Mexico. The production control umbilicals will provide hydraulic, electrical and fiber optic service to the subsea fields. The scope of work includes three electro-hydraulic steel tube production umbilicals totaling 40 miles (65 kilometers) for the joint development that is located in a water depth of 7,000 feet (2,100 meters). Engineering, project management, and manufacturing will take place at Aker Solutions' umbilical facility in Mobile, Alabama. The Jack and St. Malo fields are located within 25 miles (40 kilometers) of one another about 280 miles (450 kilometers) south of New Orleans, Louisiana. The project is operated by Chevron (50%); and partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Apr. 2011 - Chevron awarded KBR a contract to execute detailed design engineering for the Jack/St. Malo FPU to be located in the Lower Tertiary trend in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. KBR will provide design and engineering support through fabrication for the deep draft semisubmersible including: hull, deck box, accommodations, appurtenances, equipment foundations; mooring system design; and anchor suction piles. The semi will be designed to minimize vessel motion and allow acceptable fatigue lives of the moorings, risers and umbilicals. The Jack and St. Malo fields are located within 25 miles (40 kilometers) of one another about 280 miles (450 kilometers) south of New Orleans, Louisiana, in water depths of 7,000 feet (2,100 meters). The joint development project is operated by Chevron (50%). Partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Apr. 2011 - Chevron awarded McDermott a fabrication and installation contract for the development of the Jack/St. Malo fields in the Gulf of Mexico. Work is expected to start in 2013 with the fabrication of 21 rigid jumpers. Offshore installation will begin in early 2014 using McDermott's subsea construction vessel North Ocean 102 and the DB16. McDermott will transport and install more than 60 miles of umbilicals, including three control and two power umbilicals. The jumpers and remaining subsea controls system components will be installed by the DB16. Located in a water depth of 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) on Walker Ridge Blocks 758 and 759 (Jack), and 678 (St. Malo), the joint development project is operated by Chevron (50%). Partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Apr. 2011 - Chervon awarded MyCelx a contract to design and deliver a produced water treatment system, to remove oil and water soluble organics to below 10 parts per million, for the Jack/St. Malo facility. The Jack and St. Malo fields are located in deepwater Gulf of Mexico, about 270 miles (435 kilometers) southwest of New Orleans. Located in a water depth of 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) on Walker Ridge Blocks 758 and 759 (Jack), and 678 (St. Malo), the joint development project is operated by Chevron (50%). Partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Feb. 2011 - Amberjack Pipeline Company awarded Wood Group’s J P Kenny a contract to perform detailed design for the company’s Jack/St. Malo deepwater oil export pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico. Chevron Pipe Line Company will construct and operate the pipeline for Amberjack. The 136-mile (219-kilometer), 24-inch pipeline will be located in a water depth of 6,890 feet (2,100 meters), and will start at the Jack/St. Malo hub production facility in Walker Ridge Block 718 and connect to the Shell Boxer "A" fixed platform at Green Canyon Block 19. The design must allow for technical challenges that include routing of the pipeline to minimize spans, design for pre- and post-installation vortex-induced vibration and stress spans, collapse testing of the pipe to verify wall thickness design, and installation of in-line valves and sleds, reported Wood Group. Located in a water depth of 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) on Walker Ridge Blocks 758 and 759 (Jack), and 678 (St. Malo), the joint development project is operated by Chevron (50%). Partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Jan. 2011 - InterMoor finalized an agreement with Cameron to design and fabricate 11 suction piles for the Jack/St. Malo development in the Gulf of Mexico. The 11 suction piles are 18 feet (5 meters) in diameter, ranging from 55 to 75 feet (17 to 23 meters) in length and weighing up to 115 tons. The piles will be installed in the Walker Ridge block in 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) of water. Design and the engineering portion of the piles was awarded to InterMoor in June, and phase one of the design work is completed. The fabrication portion was awarded later in 2010; fabrication started in December; and the last pile will be delivered in January 2012. Located in a water depth of 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) on Walker Ridge Blocks 758 and 759 (Jack), and 678 (St. Malo), the joint development project is operated by Chevron (50%). Partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Jan. 2011 - Chevron awarded Technip a contract for the development of the Jack & St. Malo fields. The contract covers the engineering, fabrication and subsea installation of more than 53 miles of 1.75-inch outer diameter flowlines, steel catenary risers, pipeline end terminations, manifolds, pump stations and tie-in skids. Offshore installation is scheduled for completion in 2013. Located in a water depth of 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) on Walker Ridge Blocks 758 and 759 (Jack), and 678 (St. Malo), the joint development project is operated by Chevron (50%). Partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Jan. 2011 - Technip received a lump sum contract by Enbridge Offshore Facilities for the development of a gas gathering system in the ultra-deepwater Walker Ridge area in the Gulf of Mexico. Technip will develop the system in a water depth of 7,000 feet (2,130 meters), and the export pipeline will run from the Jack/St. Malo platform to Enbridge’s hub platform located in 450 feet (137 meters) of water. The Gas Later system will run from the Big Foot platform (Walker Ridge Block 29 in 5,300 feet of water) to the main gas pipeline in Green Canyon Block 906.The contract covers the engineering, fabrication and installation of 160 miles (257 kilometers) of steel catenary risers and pipelines, as well as the installation of subsea equipment. Offshore installation is scheduled for completion in 2013.

Dec. 2010 - Amberjack Pipeline Company awarded Saipem a contract for the Walker Ridge export pipeline for Jack and St. Malo development in the Gulf of Mexico. The scope of work includes the transportation and installation of a crude oil export pipeline - 61-inches in diameter, measuring 137 miles (220 kilometers) and reaching a maximum water depth of 7,021 feet (2,140 meters) - connecting to the JSM floating production unit. The Castorone pipelayer vessel will perform the marine activities starting in the first quarter 2013. Located in a water depth of 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) on Walker Ridge Blocks 758 and 759 (Jack), and 678 (St. Malo), the joint development project is operated by Chevron (50%). Partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Dec. 2010 - Amberjack Pipeline Company approved the installation of a 136-mile (219-kilometer), 24-inch-diameter crude oil pipeline from Jack and St. Malo fields in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico to the Shell-operated platform in Green Canyon Block 19. Production from the development should come online in 2014.

Oct. 2010 - Chevron and partners have sanctioned the Jack/St. Malo field development in the ultra-deepwater Walker Ridge area of the Gulf of Mexico. Initially, the project will require an investment of about US $7.5 billion and will compromise three subsea centers tied-back to a production hub. The facility will have a production capacity of 170,000 bopd and 42.5 MMcf/d of natural gas. Deliveries of subsea equipment are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2011 and continue through the second quarter of 2013. Start-up of the field is expected in 2014.

Sep. 2010 - Mustang received a contract from Chevron to design topside facilities for the Jack and St. Malo semisubmersible facility. The facility is expected to produce between 120,000 and 150,000 bopd and 37.5 MMcf/d (1 MMcm/d) of natural gas, as well as house provisions for future water injection of 200,000 bpd. Production is expected to commence in 2013. The semisub will be located in about 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) of water in the Walker Ridge area of the Gulf of Mexico.

Mar. 2010 - Statoil has increased its working interest to 21.5% in the Chevron-operated deepwater St. Malo project by exercising preferential rights resulting from the proposed sale of Devon's share in the development. Later this year, the project will be sanctioned along with the nearby Jack field, and the joint development is scheduled to come online in 2014. The St. Malo field is located on Walker Ridge Block 678 in a water depth of 2,100 feet (640 meters).

Jan. 2010 - While the full details have yet to be released, news wire reports indicate Devon's partners in two ultra-deepwater oil discoveries in the Gulf of Mexico (Cascade and St. Malo) have exercised their preferential purchase rights, edging out Maersk Oil's run at the assets. In December, Maersk Oil entered into an agreement with Devon Energy to acquire their 50% interest in the Petrobras operated, Cascade field along with Devon's 25% stakes in two other Gulf of Mexico assets, Jack and St. Malo. Negotiations are continuing with Devon and Maersk about Jack and other assets in the Gulf of Mexico. Petrobras, Devon's partner in Cascade, confirmed that it is buying the stake. Chevron operates St. Malo, and other partners in St. Malo include Petrobras, Statoil, ExxonMobil and ENI.

Jan. 2010 - Cameron will supply subsea production systems for the first stage of the Jack & St. Malo development in the Gulf of Mexico. The project encompasses a dozen 15,000-psi subsea trees, production control systems, four manifolds and associated connection systems, engineering and project management services valued at more than $230MM. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the 3Q11 and continue through 2Q13. Located in a water depth of 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) on Walker Ridge Blocks 758 and 759 (Jack), and 678 (St. Malo), the joint development project is operated by Chevron (50%). Partners include Statoil (25%) and Maersk (25%).

Dec. 2009 - Maersk Oil has entered into an agreement to acquire Devon Energy's 25% interest each in the Chevron operated, Jack and St. Malo fields along with one other of Devon's Gulf of Mexico assets, Cascade. Maersk will pay Devon a total cash consideration of $1.3 billion for all three assets. Jack is located on Walker Ridge Blocks 758 and 759 in water depths of 7,000 feet (2134 meters) and is a Lower Tertiary play. St. Malo is located on Walker Ridge Block 678 in 2,100 feet (640 meters) of water and is considered a major discovery. After drilling appraisal wells it was found that St. Malo's hydrocarbon resources span across a larger area than previously suggested by the discovery well. Chevron decided on a joint development of Jack and St. Malo to include a semisub production facility. Earlier in the year it was forecasted that Jack/St. Malo's peak capacity would hit between 120,000 and 150,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The project is expected to contain recoverable reserves of more than 500 million barrels. The Jack/St. Malo development project is expected to commence production in 2014.

Oct. 2009 - On Chevron's 3Q 2009 conference call, top executive David O'Reilly noted that the U.S. supermajor will make a final investment decision for its ultra-deepwater Jack/St. Malo project in the Gulf of Mexico by late 2010. Earlier this year it was forecasted that Jack/St. Malo's peak capacity would hit between 120,000 to 150,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. The project is estimated to contain recoverable reserves of more than 500 million barrels.

Jul. 2009 - Enbridge has entered into Letters of Intent with Chevron USA, Inc. which could result in the expansion of its central Gulf of Mexico offshore pipeline system. Under the terms of the LOI, Enbridge proposes to construct, own and operate the Walker Ridge Gathering System (WRGS) to provide natural gas gathering services to the potential Jack, St. Malo and Big Foot ultra-deepwater developments. The estimated cost of the WRGS is approximately US $500 million, subject to finalization of scope and definitive cost estimates.

Jul. 2009 - The Discoverer Clear Leader is just about ready to begin drilling operations for Chevron. The rig is expected to make a short stop at the St. Malo field to drill a test well before moving on to development work at Tahiti. Operations are expected to begin within the next week to ten days and the test well should only take about a week to drill.

May. 2009 - After completing pre-FEED services for the Jack and St. Malo project, Mustang has been awarded the FEED contract for work on the topsides facilities for a Jack/St. Malo semisub production facility. Expected to have a production capacity of 120,000 to 150,000 bopd and 37.5 MMcf/d (1 MMcm/d) of natural gas, as well as provisions for future water injection at rates of 200,000 bpd, the semisub is expected to be in the FEED stage through the second quarter of 2010. Located in approximately 7,000 feet (2,134 meters) of water, Jack is situated on Walker Ridge 758 and 759, while St. Malo is located on Walker Ridge 678. Chevron serves as the operator of both fields.

Feb. 2009 - Devon reported in its Q4 2008 Earnings, that the Jack and St. Malo Fields are expected to be a joint development in 2009.

Jan. 2008 - Major upstream spending in 2008 includes projects in the following areas: Nigeria development of the Agbami and Usan deepwater fields, U.S. Gulf of Mexico deepwater exploration and development, including Tahiti, Great White, Blind Faith, Jack and St. Malo.

Jan. 2008 - ExxonMobil and StatoilHydro have hit it big with the Julia well in deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The joint venture discovered hydrocarbons about 265 miles southwest of New Orleans, La.

Oct. 2007 - Chevron modeling team is evaluating alternatives for producing the Jack discovery. May have a decision by year-end 2008.

Jan. 2007 - Data evaluation also continued at the Saint Malo prospect (Walker Ridge Block 678, 41.3 percent operated interest), 25 miles (40 km) to the northeast of Jack. Saint Malo was discovered in 2003, and an appraisal well was completed in 2004. Future appraisal drilling is being planned based on ongoing technical studies that are incorporating additional regional data.

Sep. 2006 - Chevron says it successfully completed a record setting production test on the Jack #2 well at Walker Ridge Block 758 in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The Jack well was completed and tested in 7,000 feet of water, and more than 20,000' deep. During the test, the well sustained a flow rate of more that 6,000 barrels of crude oil per day with the test representing approximately 40 percent of the total net pay measured in the Jack #2 well.

Sep. 2004 - A new deepwater oil discovery at the Jack Prospect located in Walker Ridge 759. The Jack #1 discovery well is located in approximately 7,000 feet of water and was drilled to a total depth of 29,000 feet on July 29. The well encountered more than 350 feet of net pay oil sands.

Jul. 2004 - The appraisal well encountered more than 400 net feet of oil pay at depths greater than were encountered in the earlier discovery well in 2003. The appraisal well results also indicate the field's potential hydrocarbon resources are greater than previously suggested by the discovery well.

Oct. 2003 - The discovery well encountered more than 450 net feet of oil pay over a gross hydrocarbon column of 1,400 feet, indicating that St. Malo is a major hydrocarbon accumulation.