Total Conducts Drillstem Tests in Outeniqua Basin, Offshore South Africa
Drilling Activity Details
South Africa
Drilling Activity Summary
Description
Total has reported the results of drillstem tests at the #1X-Luiperd discovery in Block 11B/12B in the Outeniqua Basin, offshore South Africa. The venture intersected 85 m gross sands with 73 m (net) good quality pay in the main target interval. It was drilled to 3,400 m in 1,795 m of water. Gauged on a 58/64-inch choke, the well flowed 33 MMcf of gas and 4,320 bbl of condensate per day (approximately 9,820 bbl of oil equivalent per day). The choke configuration could not be increased due to surface equipment limitations. Block 11B/12B covers an area of approximately 19,000 sq km with water depths ranging from 200 to 1,800 m. The Paddavissie Fairway in the southwest corner of the block now includes both the Brulpadda and Luiperd discoveries, confirming the prolific petroleum system. Paris-based Total is the operator of the prospect and partners include Africa Energy, Qatar Petroleum and CNR International.
Total has reported the results of drillstem tests at the #1X-Luiperd discovery in Block 11B/12B in the Outeniqua Basin, offshore South Africa. The venture intersected 85 m gross sands with 73 m (net) good quality pay in the main target interval. It was drilled to 3,400 m in 1,795 m of water. Gauged on a 58/64-inch choke, the well flowed 33 MMcf of gas and 4,320 bbl of condensate per day (approximately 9,820 bbl of oil equivalent per day). The choke configuration could not be increased due to surface equipment limitations. Block 11B/12B covers an area of approximately 19,000 sq km with water depths ranging from 200 to 1,800 m. The Paddavissie Fairway in the southwest corner of the block now includes both the Brulpadda and Luiperd discoveries, confirming the prolific petroleum system. Paris-based Total is the operator of the prospect and partners include Africa Energy, Qatar Petroleum and CNR International.