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Larry Prado, Hart Energy’s activity editor, summarizes recent exploration action from the oil and gas industry. (Source: Shutterstock.com; Image of Skarv FPSO courtesy of Aker BP ASA)
In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s top five drilling activity highlights from around the world.
- Apache Corp. Announces Significant Offshore Suriname Discovery
- Onshore Cretaceous Sandstone Discovery in Brazil Encounters 49 ft of Net Oil Pay
- Walker Ridge Block 316 Discovery Hits 200 Net ft of Oil Pay
- First Wildcat in Skarv Field/PL 1008 Hits 15-m Lysing Gas Column
- Crowheart Energy Completes Two Lewis Wells in Red Desert Basin
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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