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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.
- Kosmos Energy Upper Miocene Wells Hits 85 ft of Net Pay in Green Canyon Block 944
- Two High-volume Utica Completions Tested in Ohio’s Belmont County
- Two Eagle Ford Wells, One Austin Chalk Well Completed at Webb County, Texas, Drillpad
- Niobrara Completion by Devon Energy Produces 1,434 bbl of Oil, 1.569 MMcf of Gas per Day
- Petrobras: Campos Basin Hydrocarbon Discovery in Block C-M-411
ALSO SEE:
Top 12 Recent Gulf of Mexico Discoveries, Top 12 IP Wells in Utica Shale, Top 12 IP Wells in Niobrara Shale
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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