Larry Prado, Hart Energy’s activity editor, summarizes recent exploration action from the oil and gas industry. (Source: Hart Energy/Shutterstock.com)
In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s top five drilling activity highlights from around the world.
- Three Forks Discovery By WPX Tested Producing 5.682 Mboe/d.
- Total Plans Exploratory In Offshore Lebanon Block 4
- Eni: New Light Oil Discovery In Offshore Angola Block 15/06
- Fieldwood Spuds Development Test In Green Canyon Block 200
- Camino Natural Resources Reports Results From Grady County, Okla., Completion
For more up-to-date information on the latest U.S. and international exploration wells visit Hart Energy’s online Drilling Activity Highlights database.
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