Wintershall Underway At Vaca Muerta Shale Tests In Argentina
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Kassel, Germany-based Wintershall AG has started drilling the first of 20 planned Vaca Muerta Shale exploration wells in Argentina’s Neuquen province. Along with partner Gas y Petroleo del Neuquen, the first ventures will be in the Aguada Federal Block. Wintershall invested $3.35 billion in the block in the eastern part of the province in the Anelo Department. The Aguada Federal Block covers 97 sq km. Exploration drilling and surface seismic testing are planned.
Description
Kassel, Germany-based Wintershall AG has started drilling the first of 20 planned Vaca Muerta Shale exploration wells in Argentina’s Neuquen province. Along with partner Gas y Petroleo del Neuquen, the first ventures will be in the Aguada Federal Block. Wintershall invested $3.35 billion in the block in the eastern part of the province in the Anelo Department. The Aguada Federal Block covers 97 sq km. Exploration drilling and surface seismic testing are planned.