Chariot Oil & Gas Ltd. said the Saipem 12000 drillship is en route to Morocco for a drilling program in the Eni SPA-operated Rabat Deep permits. The drillship is under contract to spud the RD-1 well (OGJ Online, Sept. 1, 2017).
Eni took over operatorship and 40% interest in Rabat Deep offshore permits I-VI in 2017 following approval from the Moroccan authorities. RD-1 will target the Jurassic carbonate JP-1 prospect.
Chariot has 10%, Woodside has 25%, and state Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines has a 25% carried interest.
