Galp, Rhino Resources wells offshore Namibia both make discoveries
Galp has proven light oil and gas-condensate with its latest appraisal well on the Mopane discovery offshore Namibia.
Mopane-3X (Well #5), in PEL83 in the Orange Basin, was drilled in 1,200 m water depth, 18 km from the Mopane-1X discovery well.
It was designed to target two stacked prospects, AVO-10 & AVO-13, and a deeper sand in the southeast region of the Mopane complex.
Initial analysis confirmed significant light oil and gas-condensate columns across AVO-10, and light oil columns on both AVO-13 and the deeper sand, in good-quality sandstones.
Logging results also showed good porosities, high pressures and high permeabilities, while fluid samples revealed low oil viscosity and minimal CO2 and H2S concentrations.
These results, and Mopane-3X’s higher-than-estimated pressures, suggest there are further exploration and appraisal opportunities in Mopane’s southeast region, Galp said.
All acquired data will be integrated into the reservoir model to support the planning for potential next-phase activities. A current 3D development seismic acquisition campaign should be completed next month, followed by processing of the data.
Other partners in the license are state-owned NAMCOR and Custos.
Rhino Resources well encounters hydrocarbons
Last week, Rhino Resources reportedly found hydrocarbons with its first exploration well offshore Namibia.
Sagittarius-1X, drilled by the Noble Venturer drillship in Block 2914 in PEL85, is said to have delivered pay within Upper Cretaceous targets, with no observed water contact.
Noble Venturer has since relocated to drill a second well for Rhino and partner Azule Energy on the Capricornus prospect, testing a NE-SW trending channel system on a different fairway.
Block 2914 is south of Mopane and northwest of Total’s Venus oil discovery.
