Mississippi Canyon Block 726 Discovery Encounters 191 ft Of Miocene Pay
Drilling Activity Details
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United States
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Well Name
#3 OCS G24101
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
Hess Corp., according to IHS Markit, announced a deepwater Gulf of Mexico discovery that will be tied back to its Tubular Bells facilities. The #1-Esox, apparently a re-entry of #3 OCS G24101, is in 4,600 ft of water in Mississippi Canyon Block 726. According to the company, the discovery encountered approximately 191 net ft of high-quality, oil-bearing Miocene reservoirs. The well was originally drilled to 8,369 ft in 2012 before being temporarily abandoned by the New York City-based operator. True vertical depth was 8,358 ft. Hess operates the discovery with a 57.14% interest. Project partner Chevron Corp. owns the remaining 42.86% interest.
Description
Hess Corp., according to IHS Markit, announced a deepwater Gulf of Mexico discovery that will be tied back to its Tubular Bells facilities. The #1-Esox, apparently a re-entry of #3 OCS G24101, is in 4,600 ft of water in Mississippi Canyon Block 726. According to the company, the discovery encountered approximately 191 net ft of high-quality, oil-bearing Miocene reservoirs. The well was originally drilled to 8,369 ft in 2012 before being temporarily abandoned by the New York City-based operator. True vertical depth was 8,358 ft. Hess operates the discovery with a 57.14% interest. Project partner Chevron Corp. owns the remaining 42.86% interest.