Bay of Campeche Exploratory Test Planned By Talos
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
Talos Energy LLC began to drill an offshore exploration well in the Bay of Campeche’s shallow-water Sureste Basin in Mexico in May. The venture is in the Zama Prospect in Block 7 in the Salinas sub-basin, where light oil will be targeted in the Tertiary clastic reservoirs. A seismic survey of Block 7 in 2016 indicated a well-defined amplitude flat spot, a potential indicator of hydrocarbons. Houston-based Talos is the operator of Blocks 2 and 7 and the Zama exploration well with 45% interest, in partnership with Sierra Oil & Gas holding 45% and Premier Oil with the remaining 10%.
Description
Talos Energy LLC began to drill an offshore exploration well in the Bay of Campeche’s shallow-water Sureste Basin in Mexico in May. The venture is in the Zama Prospect in Block 7 in the Salinas sub-basin, where light oil will be targeted in the Tertiary clastic reservoirs. A seismic survey of Block 7 in 2016 indicated a well-defined amplitude flat spot, a potential indicator of hydrocarbons. Houston-based Talos is the operator of Blocks 2 and 7 and the Zama exploration well with 45% interest, in partnership with Sierra Oil & Gas holding 45% and Premier Oil with the remaining 10%.