Petrobras find Jupiter in ultradeep waters
2008.01.22 -
Field Development
Petrobras announces that the consortium formed by Petrobras (80% - Operator) and Galp Energia (20%) to explore block BM-S-24, in ultradeep Santos Basin waters, informs that well 1-BRSA-559-RJS (1-RJS-652), called Jupiter, has proved the existence of a large natural gas and condensate field in the Santos Basin’s pre-salt layer. The pioneer well is at a final depth of 5,252 meters, 290 km off the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro and 37 km east of the Tupi area, at a water depth of 2.187 m.
The discovery was communicated to the NPA today, and is located in reservoirs at depths of some 5,100 meters. The hydrocarbon-bearing rock is more than 120 meters thick, and this structure’s area’s dimensions may be similar to that of the Tupi discovery.
The consortium will proceed with the required activities and make the investments necessary not only to check this new field’s dimensions, but also to determine the natural gas and condensate-bearing reservoir characteristics. A Discovery Assessment Plan is being elaborated and will be forwarded to the NPA as provided for in the Concession Agreement.
PA Resources AB has signed an agreement with the shareholders to acquire the entire share capital of the British oil exploration company Scotsdale Ltd. The company is focusing on low risk exploration in North West Europe. The acquisition means that PA Resources increases its presence in the North Sea with licenses in the United Kingdom and Denmark, and potentially also in the Netherlands.
Aker Exploration has entered into agreements with the international oil company Eni Norge to acquire ownership interests in two licenses in the vicinity of the Åsgard field. The agreements further strengthen Aker Exploration’s position in the Norwegian Sea.
SCAN Geophysical ASA (SCAN) today announced that the company is
remobilising its seismic vessel, M/V Geo Searcher, to re-commence a previously-suspended
2D project offshore Pakistan for BP.
The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has granted ENI Norge AS a drilling permit for wellbore 34/12-1 in the North Sea.
Eni has successfully drilled the last appraisal well, encountered approximately 127 metres (419 ft) of net pay in multiple sands. The initial analysis indicates good reservoir quality.
