GulfSlope Drilling Exploratory At Offshore Tau Prospect
Drilling Activity Details
Locations
United States
Operators
Post Date
Shore Type
Well Name
#1 (BP) OCS G36121
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
GulfSlope Energy Inc. is active at a bypass on the company’s Tau prospect. The subsalt exploratory test, #1 (BP) OCS G36121, is being drilled from a jack-up. It is in the southwestern portion of Ship Shoal Block 336 (OCS G35244). The planned bottomhole location is to the south in Block 351. The permit indicates that the bypass would be kicked off from the original hole at 4,900 ft. According to the company, the exploratory test is targeting multiple Miocene Sand levels trapped against a well-defined, angled flank of the large salt structure. GulfSlope is the operator of the Tau prospect with 20% interest. Delek Group Ltd. owns a 75% stake and Texas South Energy Inc. holds the remaining 5% interest in the prospect.
Description
GulfSlope Energy Inc. is active at a bypass on the company’s Tau prospect. The subsalt exploratory test, #1 (BP) OCS G36121, is being drilled from a jack-up. It is in the southwestern portion of Ship Shoal Block 336 (OCS G35244). The planned bottomhole location is to the south in Block 351. The permit indicates that the bypass would be kicked off from the original hole at 4,900 ft. According to the company, the exploratory test is targeting multiple Miocene Sand levels trapped against a well-defined, angled flank of the large salt structure. GulfSlope is the operator of the Tau prospect with 20% interest. Delek Group Ltd. owns a 75% stake and Texas South Energy Inc. holds the remaining 5% interest in the prospect.