Offshore staff
LUANDA, Angola – Exxon Mobil and its partners in Block 15 off Angola have discovered hydrocarbons in the Bavuca South prospect.
This was the block’s 18th discovery, but the first for nearly two decades.
The Valaris DS-9 drillship drilled the Bavuca South-1 well 365 km northwest from the coast at Luanda in 1,100 m (3,608 ft) of water, encountering 30 m (98 ft) of good-quality, hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone.
Bavuca South-1 well is part of the Angola Block 15 redevelopment, which involves implementation of new technology and a multi-year drilling program targeting production of about 40,000 bbl/d to offset natural declines.
Previous finds on Block 15 were Hungo, Kissanje, Marimba and Dikanza in 1998; Chocalho and Xikomba in 1999; Mondo, Saxi and Batuque in 2000; Mbulumbumba, Vicango and Mavacola in 2001; Reco Reco in 2002; and Clochas, Kakocha, Tchihumba and Bavuca in 2003.
Exxon Mobil affiliate Esso Exploration Angola (Block 15) operates the block with a 36% interest. Other partners are BP Exploration Angola (24%), ENI Angola Exploration (18%), Equinor Angola Block 15 (12%) and Sonangol P&P (10%).
11.09.2022
