Sonangol Well in Angola Has Flow Capacity of 3,000 Bopd.
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In Angola's pre-salt Kwanza Basin, Sonangol has announced results from its exploration well, #1-Azul, in Block 23. The deepwater test was drilled in 923 meters of water to 5,334 meters. A preliminary interpretation of the data indicated a potential flow capacity of more than 3,000 bbl. of oil a day. Well conditions prevented a flow capacity assessment by conventional testing. Three exploration wells are planned for 2012 and 2013 for Blocks 8 and 23. Sonangol EP, based in Luanda, Angola, is the block concessionaire. Maersk Oil is operator of Block 23 with a 50% working interest, with partners Svenska (30%) and Sonangol P&P (20%).
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In Angola's pre-salt Kwanza Basin, Sonangol has announced results from its exploration well, #1-Azul, in Block 23. The deepwater test was drilled in 923 meters of water to 5,334 meters. A preliminary interpretation of the data indicated a potential flow capacity of more than 3,000 bbl. of oil a day. Well conditions prevented a flow capacity assessment by conventional testing. Three exploration wells are planned for 2012 and 2013 for Blocks 8 and 23. Sonangol EP, based in Luanda, Angola, is the block concessionaire. Maersk Oil is operator of Block 23 with a 50% working interest, with partners Svenska (30%) and Sonangol P&P (20%).