Shell Hits More Than 1,400 Net ft Of Pay At Offshore Whale Discovery
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Shell Oil Co., based in Houston, reported that it hit more than 1,400 net ft of oil-bearing pay at what the company reported as one of its largest Gulf of Mexico discoveries within the past 10 years. According to IHS Markit, Shell’s Whale discovery, #1 (BP) OCS G35153 on Alaminos Canyon Block 772, was drilled to 22,948 ft. Evaluation of the discovery is ongoing, and appraisal drilling is underway to further delineate the discovery and define development options. The Whale prospect is operated by Shell (60%) and co-owned by Chevron Corp. (40%). Water depths on the block range from 7,000-8,500 ft.
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Shell Oil Co., based in Houston, reported that it hit more than 1,400 net ft of oil-bearing pay at what the company reported as one of its largest Gulf of Mexico discoveries within the past 10 years. According to IHS Markit, Shell’s Whale discovery, #1 (BP) OCS G35153 on Alaminos Canyon Block 772, was drilled to 22,948 ft. Evaluation of the discovery is ongoing, and appraisal drilling is underway to further delineate the discovery and define development options. The Whale prospect is operated by Shell (60%) and co-owned by Chevron Corp. (40%). Water depths on the block range from 7,000-8,500 ft.