Premier proves oil in Bagpuss well
Published by David Bizley,
Senior Editor
Oilfield Technology,
The 13/25-1 well, which was targeting the Bagpuss prospect, on the Halibut Horst in the Outer Moray Firth, has reached a total depth of 1532 ft (TVDSS) in granite basement.
The well encountered 41 ft of hydrocarbon-bearing sands within a 68 ft hydrocarbon column. This is in line with pre-drill estimates. The sands have between 25% and 33% porosity and indications are that the oil is heavy. The well is now being plugged and abandoned.
Robin Allan, Director of Exploration and North Sea, commented:
“The Bagpuss well has proven a significant volume of oil in place. We will now work with our partners to carry out a full analysis of the hydrocarbons and reservoir encountered to ascertain whether commerciality can be established.”
Adapted from a press release by David Bizley
Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/05082016/premier-proves-oil-in-bagpuss-well/
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