Neptune Energy announced drilling has commenced on the Dugong Tail exploration well in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.
The Dugong Tail is being drilled by the Deepsea Yantai, a semi-submersible rig, owned by CIMC and operated by Odfjell Drilling. It is located within the Neptune-operated Dugong Production Licence (882).
Neptune's commitment
Neptune Energy's Director of Exploration & Development in Norway, Steinar Meland, said: "Dugong Tail represents an important geophysical calibration point for the license, with the potential to unlock further prospectivity in the region."
Steinar Meland adds, "This positive activity demonstrates Neptune's commitment to investing in Norway, underlining the importance of the country to our global portfolio."
Drilling program
The drilling program contains a main bore with the potential for sidetracks, should hydrocarbons
Dugong Tail is located 120 kilometers west of Florø, Norway, at a water depth of 320 meters, and is close to the existing production facilities of the Snorre field. The reservoir lies at a depth of 3,200-3,500 meters.
The drilling program comprises a main bore with the potential for sidetracks, should hydrocarbons be encountered.
Partners
Dugong was one of the largest discoveries on the NCS last year. A recent Drill Stem Test (DST) of Dugong has now been completed and is currently under evaluation.
Neptune Energy (operator and 45%), Petrolia NOCO (20%) and Idemitsu Petroleum Norge (20%), and Concedo (15%).
