Exploratory Test Indicates 50-88 MMboe In Norwegian North Sea

Drilling Activity Details

Locations

Norway

Operators
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Shore Type
Well Name
#6507/2-5S Orn
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Drilling Activity Summary

Description

Equinor has reported that it and partners Aker BP and Wellesley Petroleum have discovered gas with their exploration well, #6507/2-5S Orn, in Block 6507/2, PL942, southwest of Marulk Field in the Norwegian North Sea. According to the Stavanger-based company, the recoverable resources are estimated at 50-88 MMboe. The #6507/2-5S Orn is the first exploration well in PL942. It was drilled to 4,147 ft and bottomed in early Jurassic Tilje. Water depth in the area is 332 m. The well has been permanently plugged and abandoned. Equinor is the operator with 40% interest in partnership with Aker BP holding 30%, and Wellesley with 30%.65.900689