Whiptail Discovery on Offshore Guyana’s Stabroek Block Encounters 246 ft Net Pay Zone
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Guyana
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Exxon Mobil announced a discovery at #1-Whiptail in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana. The well hit 246 ft of net pay in high-quality, oil bearing sandstone reservoirs. The Whiptail discovery is southeast of #1-Uaru and west of Yellowtail Field. Area water depth is 5,889 ft. Exxon Mobil is also under way at #2-Whiptail, which has encountered 167 ft of net pay in high-quality, oil bearing sandstone reservoirs. Drilling continues at both wells to test deeper targets, and results will be evaluated for future development. Exxon Mobil is planning to bring six projects online by 2027 with the potential for up to 10 projects to develop its current recoverable resource base. Operator Exxon Mobil holds 45% interest in the Stabroek Block with partners Hess Corp. holds 30% interest and China National Offshore Oil Corp. holds 25% interest.
Exxon Mobil announced a discovery at #1-Whiptail in the Stabroek Block, offshore Guyana. The well hit 246 ft of net pay in high-quality, oil bearing sandstone reservoirs. The Whiptail discovery is southeast of #1-Uaru and west of Yellowtail Field. Area water depth is 5,889 ft. Exxon Mobil is also under way at #2-Whiptail, which has encountered 167 ft of net pay in high-quality, oil bearing sandstone reservoirs. Drilling continues at both wells to test deeper targets, and results will be evaluated for future development. Exxon Mobil is planning to bring six projects online by 2027 with the potential for up to 10 projects to develop its current recoverable resource base. Operator Exxon Mobil holds 45% interest in the Stabroek Block with partners Hess Corp. holds 30% interest and China National Offshore Oil Corp. holds 25% interest.