Eni finds second oil field in block 10 offshore Mexico
Aug. 2, 2021
Eni has discovered oil with its second commitment well in block 10 offshore Mexico.
(Courtesy Valaris)
The semisubmersible Valaris 8505.
Offshore staff
SAN DONATO MILANESE, Italy – Eni has discovered oil with its second commitment well in block 10 offshore Mexico.
The Sayulita-1 EXP well, drilled by the semisubmersible Valaris 8505 in 325 m (1,066 ft) of water, found oil in Upper Miocene sequences. Early analysis suggests in-place resources of 150-200 MMboe.
Sayulita is in the Cuenca Salina Sureste basin, 15 km (9.3 mi) from Eni’s previous Saasken oil discovery which will undergo appraisal drilling toward year-end.
The well encountered 55 m (180 ft) net pay of good-quality oil, and reservoirs with sound petrophysical properties. Data acquired during drilling suggests a potential production capacity for the well of up to 3,000 b/d.
Eni added that there are various other prospects located nearby that could be clustered to form a synergic development.
Other partners in block 10 are Lukoil and Cairn Energy subsidiary Capricorn.
