Hummer Field Test Underway In Main Pass Block 270

Drilling Activity Details

Locations

United States

Operators
Post Date
Shore Type
Well Name
#2-B (BP) OCS G33690
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Drilling Activity Summary

Description

Castex Energy Inc., based in Houston, is drilling a 15,110-ft test in the company’s Hummer Field in Main Pass Block 270. The #2-B (BP) OCS G33690 is in the southern portion of the block. It is expected to bottom south beneath Block 273. According to the permit, the original hole was scheduled to be bypassed at 9,000 ft. Area water depth is 200 ft. Hummer Field is comprised of Main Pass blocks 270, 273 and 274. According to partner Petsec Energy, the Lower Miocene test has a planned true vertical depth of 16,624 ft.