BP Schedules Test In Previously Undrilled Mississippi Canyon Block 518
Drilling Activity Details
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United States
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#1 OCS G35828
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
A deepwater exploratory test has been scheduled on previously undrilled Mississippi Canyon Block 518 by BP Plc. The company’s Galapagos Deep prospect, #1 OCS G35828, is in the southwestern portion of the tract. Water depth in the area is 6,379 ft. According to a recently approved exploration plan, as many as six tests could be drilled on Block 518. Fields adjacent to the Galapagos Deep prospect (Santiago and Isabela) are part of BP’s Galapagos development, and production from the fields comes from Miocene at 18,200-20,200 ft.
Description
A deepwater exploratory test has been scheduled on previously undrilled Mississippi Canyon Block 518 by BP Plc. The company’s Galapagos Deep prospect, #1 OCS G35828, is in the southwestern portion of the tract. Water depth in the area is 6,379 ft. According to a recently approved exploration plan, as many as six tests could be drilled on Block 518. Fields adjacent to the Galapagos Deep prospect (Santiago and Isabela) are part of BP’s Galapagos development, and production from the fields comes from Miocene at 18,200-20,200 ft.