Mississippi Canyon Block 387 Miocene Discovery Reported By LLOG
Drilling Activity Details
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United States
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#1 OCS G22873
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
LLOG Exploration & Production announced a Mississippi Canyon Block 387 discovery. The #1 OCS G22873 encountered oil pay in high-quality Miocene sandstone reservoirs. It was drilled to an unreported depth in 6,600 ft of water. According to the Covington, La.-based company’s exploration plan, a second test could be drilled on adjacent Block 386 (OCS G34438) west. Blocks 386 and 387 make up LLOG’s Nearly Headless Nick project. The project was previously known as the company’s Moby Dick prospect. First production is expected by the end of 2019, with the discovery to be tied back to the Delta House facility on Mississippi Canyon Block 254.
Description
LLOG Exploration & Production announced a Mississippi Canyon Block 387 discovery. The #1 OCS G22873 encountered oil pay in high-quality Miocene sandstone reservoirs. It was drilled to an unreported depth in 6,600 ft of water. According to the Covington, La.-based company’s exploration plan, a second test could be drilled on adjacent Block 386 (OCS G34438) west. Blocks 386 and 387 make up LLOG’s Nearly Headless Nick project. The project was previously known as the company’s Moby Dick prospect. First production is expected by the end of 2019, with the discovery to be tied back to the Delta House facility on Mississippi Canyon Block 254.