Shell Underway At New Lower Tertiary Test In Alaminos Canyon Block 772
Drilling Activity Details
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United States
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#2 OCS G35153
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
Houston-based Shell Oil Co. is drilling a second Lower Tertiary test on the company’s ultra-deepwater Whale project. The #2 OCS G35153 is located in Alaminos Canyon Block 772 and area water depth is 8,500 ft. A successful completion could confirm Shell’s Whale discovery, which, according to the company, is one of the largest Gulf of Mexico discoveries in the past decade—#1 (BP) OCS G35153 hit more than 1,400 net ft of oil-bearing pay. Total depth is 22,988 ft. To the north, adjacent Block 728 (OCS G31195) is also part of Shell’s Whale project. The company has drilled two tests on the tract with few details available.
Description
Houston-based Shell Oil Co. is drilling a second Lower Tertiary test on the company’s ultra-deepwater Whale project. The #2 OCS G35153 is located in Alaminos Canyon Block 772 and area water depth is 8,500 ft. A successful completion could confirm Shell’s Whale discovery, which, according to the company, is one of the largest Gulf of Mexico discoveries in the past decade—#1 (BP) OCS G35153 hit more than 1,400 net ft of oil-bearing pay. Total depth is 22,988 ft. To the north, adjacent Block 728 (OCS G31195) is also part of Shell’s Whale project. The company has drilled two tests on the tract with few details available.