Petrobras hit natural gas
Published by Joseph Green,
Editor
Oilfield Technology,
Petrobras announced the discovery of a natural gas accumulation at Orca – 1 exploratory well, in Tayrona Block, in Colombian Caribbean deep waters, 40 km off the coast of La Guajira.
Petrobras is the operator and holds 40% interest, in partnership with Ecopetrol (30%) and Repsol (30%).
The well drilling ended in September, reaching 4240 meters and 674 meters of water depth. The natural gas accumulation was confirmed at 3600 meters and represents the first discovery in the history of exploratory research in Colombian Caribbean deep waters.
Petrobras will carry on the scheduled operations, in order to evaluate such discovery.
Edited from various sources by Joe Green
Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/exploration/04122014/petrobras-colombian-caribbean-tayrona-repsol-ecopetrol-401/
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