Upper Miocene Well in Mississippi Canyon: 11,995 bbl of Oil, 10,000 cu ft of Gas per Day
Drilling Activity Details
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United States
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Well Name
#0A006S1B OCS G07976
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Drilling Activity Summary
Description
An Upper Miocene discovery was announced in Mississippi Canyon Block 934 by Houston-based Shell Oil Co. The #0A006S1B OCS G07976 initially flowed 11,995 bbl of 27° API oil, with 10,000 cu ft of gas per day with no reported water. It was drilled to 18,620 ft, and the true vertical depth is 17,826 ft. Gauged on an 88/64-inch choke, the flowing tubing pressure was 4,963 psi, and production is from perforations at 18,423-18,465 ft.
Description
An Upper Miocene discovery was announced in Mississippi Canyon Block 934 by Houston-based Shell Oil Co. The #0A006S1B OCS G07976 initially flowed 11,995 bbl of 27° API oil, with 10,000 cu ft of gas per day with no reported water. It was drilled to 18,620 ft, and the true vertical depth is 17,826 ft. Gauged on an 88/64-inch choke, the flowing tubing pressure was 4,963 psi, and production is from perforations at 18,423-18,465 ft.