Results Announced from Offshore Oman Drilling, Testing
Drilling Activity Details
Oman
Drilling Activity Summary
Description
Masirah Oil Ltd. completed three offshore Oman development wells in Block 50 near Yumna Field in the Arabian Sea. According to the company, the results confirm the extents of the quality Lower Aruma Sandstone and refine the company’s understanding of the trap mechanisms in the area. The first prospect, #1-Zakhera was targeting a reservoir with previously discovered oil shows but the sand quality was poor. The #1-Yumna East was drilled 3 km east of Yumna Field. Good quality sands were encountered in the target reservoir but the reservoir was filled with water. The third prospect, #1-Yumna North, was drilled 6 km to the north of Yumna Field. This prospect had good quality reservoir sands but was later determined to also be water filled. The Muscat-based company plans to further de-risk additional exploration prospects including an active exploration program in the block.
Masirah Oil Ltd. completed three offshore Oman development wells in Block 50 near Yumna Field in the Arabian Sea. According to the company, the results confirm the extents of the quality Lower Aruma Sandstone and refine the company’s understanding of the trap mechanisms in the area. The first prospect, #1-Zakhera was targeting a reservoir with previously discovered oil shows but the sand quality was poor. The #1-Yumna East was drilled 3 km east of Yumna Field. Good quality sands were encountered in the target reservoir but the reservoir was filled with water. The third prospect, #1-Yumna North, was drilled 6 km to the north of Yumna Field. This prospect had good quality reservoir sands but was later determined to also be water filled. The Muscat-based company plans to further de-risk additional exploration prospects including an active exploration program in the block.