Oil Discovery Reported In Offshore Greater Kittiwake Area
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Description
An oil discovery was reported by EnQuest Plc at exploration well #1 Eagle in the Greater Kittiwake area of the U.K. sector of the North Sea. Assessment is currently underway at the Eagle prospect, but preliminary analysis indicates the Fulmar oil-bearing reservoir has a vertical thickness of 67 ft with excellent reservoir properties. No oil-water contact was encountered, and initial analysis results indicate the gross total recoverable reserves to be a similar size to those in the nearby Gadwall oil field. The Greater Kittiwake Area is in North Sea Blocks 21/12a (License P.073); 21/12d (P.1786); 21/17a (P.1415); 21/17c (P.1415); 21/18a (P.351) and 21/19 (P.238). It is operated by London-based EnQuest with 50% interest. Dana Petroleum holds the remaining 50%.
An oil discovery was reported by EnQuest Plc at exploration well #1 Eagle in the Greater Kittiwake area of the U.K. sector of the North Sea. Assessment is currently underway at the Eagle prospect, but preliminary analysis indicates the Fulmar oil-bearing reservoir has a vertical thickness of 67 ft with excellent reservoir properties. No oil-water contact was encountered, and initial analysis results indicate the gross total recoverable reserves to be a similar size to those in the nearby Gadwall oil field. The Greater Kittiwake Area is in North Sea Blocks 21/12a (License P.073); 21/12d (P.1786); 21/17a (P.1415); 21/17c (P.1415); 21/18a (P.351) and 21/19 (P.238). It is operated by London-based EnQuest with 50% interest. Dana Petroleum holds the remaining 50%.