Skarfjell South Appraisal Results Announced
Drilling Activity Details
Drilling Activity Summary
Description
In the North Sea, Wintershall AG completed a Skarfjell South appraisal well on Block 35/9. Oil and gas were found in the upper and lower Intra-Heather sandstones of the Skarfjell structure. The appraisal well consists of a main bore at #35/9-10S and a sidetrack at #35/9-10A. The #35/9-10S was drilled to a 2,837 meters to the Brent group and #35/9-10A was drilled to 2,835 meters to the Brent group. The first appraisal in the northern part of Skarfjell has proved an extension of the field to the north with resources of between 60 million and 160 million bbl. of oil equivalent. The appraisal showed the presence of a gas cap. Kassel, Germany-based Wintershall is the operator of PL418, Block 35/9, and the Skarfjell wells with 35% interest. Partners include Capricorn Norge (20%), Bayerngas Norge (20%), Edison International Norway (15%), and RWE Dea Norge (10%).
In the North Sea, Wintershall AG completed a Skarfjell South appraisal well on Block 35/9. Oil and gas were found in the upper and lower Intra-Heather sandstones of the Skarfjell structure. The appraisal well consists of a main bore at #35/9-10S and a sidetrack at #35/9-10A. The #35/9-10S was drilled to a 2,837 meters to the Brent group and #35/9-10A was drilled to 2,835 meters to the Brent group. The first appraisal in the northern part of Skarfjell has proved an extension of the field to the north with resources of between 60 million and 160 million bbl. of oil equivalent. The appraisal showed the presence of a gas cap. Kassel, Germany-based Wintershall is the operator of PL418, Block 35/9, and the Skarfjell wells with 35% interest. Partners include Capricorn Norge (20%), Bayerngas Norge (20%), Edison International Norway (15%), and RWE Dea Norge (10%).