Shell Oil Receives Permits for Exploratory Test at Leopard Prospect
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United States
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#1 OCS G34771
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
Houston-based Shell Oil Co. has permitted the first Lower Tertiary exploratory test on a five-block prospect in the southern part of the Alaminos Canyon area. According to IHS Markit, #1 OCS G34771 is scheduled to be drilled in Alaminos Canyon Block 691. Water depth in the area is 6,800 ft. Known as the company’s Leopard prospect, as many as 18 tests are planned for various surface locations across five blocks. Tracts in the prospect include Alaminos Canyon Block 647 (OCS G36105); Block 690 (OCS G34770); Block 691, Block 734 (OCS G34776) and Block 735 (OCS G34777).
Description
Houston-based Shell Oil Co. has permitted the first Lower Tertiary exploratory test on a five-block prospect in the southern part of the Alaminos Canyon area. According to IHS Markit, #1 OCS G34771 is scheduled to be drilled in Alaminos Canyon Block 691. Water depth in the area is 6,800 ft. Known as the company’s Leopard prospect, as many as 18 tests are planned for various surface locations across five blocks. Tracts in the prospect include Alaminos Canyon Block 647 (OCS G36105); Block 690 (OCS G34770); Block 691, Block 734 (OCS G34776) and Block 735 (OCS G34777).