Glengorm Prospect In North Sea Hits 37.6-m Pay Zone
Drilling Activity Details
Locations
United Kingdom
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Well Name
#1 Glengorm
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
A new discovery at the Glengorm prospect was reported by China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNNOC) in the offshore U.K. portion of the central North Sea. The discovery is in License P2215 and area water depth is 86 m. The #1 Glengorm was drilled to 5,056 m and encountered net gas and condensate pay zones with a total thickness of 37.6 m. License P2215 comprises U.K. Central North Sea blocks 22/21c, 22b and 26d. CNOOC is the operator of License P2215, holding 50% interest. Total holds 25% interest and Edison Esplorazione e Produzione holds 25% interest. The recoverable resources are currently estimated at 250 MMbbl of oil equivalent. Additional testing and appraisal drilling are planned. CNOOC is based in Beijing.
Description
A new discovery at the Glengorm prospect was reported by China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNNOC) in the offshore U.K. portion of the central North Sea. The discovery is in License P2215 and area water depth is 86 m. The #1 Glengorm was drilled to 5,056 m and encountered net gas and condensate pay zones with a total thickness of 37.6 m. License P2215 comprises U.K. Central North Sea blocks 22/21c, 22b and 26d. CNOOC is the operator of License P2215, holding 50% interest. Total holds 25% interest and Edison Esplorazione e Produzione holds 25% interest. The recoverable resources are currently estimated at 250 MMbbl of oil equivalent. Additional testing and appraisal drilling are planned. CNOOC is based in Beijing.