Larry Prado, Hart Energy’s activity editor, summarizes recent exploration action from the oil and gas industry. (Source: Hart Energy; Shutterstock.com)
In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s top five drilling activity highlights from around the world:
- Offshore Guyana Exploratory Scheduled for Corentyne Block
- Rodhette Exploration Well in North Sea Hits 29-m Hydrocarbon Column
- Two Ford West Field-Upper Wolfcamp Completions in Reeves County, Texas
- CNNOC: Heavy oil Discovery in Southern Bohai Basin
- Upper Wolfcamp Completion by EOG in Eddy County, N.M.
For more up-to-date information on the latest U.S. and international exploration wells visit Hart Energy’s online Drilling Activity Highlights database.
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