Western Gulf of Mexico

June 17, 2002
Devon Energy Corp., Oklahoma City, said it has drilled four successful gas wells in the West Cameron area off Louisiana with the aid of four-component 3D seismic data.


By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, June 17 -- Devon Energy Corp., Oklahoma City, said it has drilled four successful gas wells in the West Cameron area off Louisiana with the aid of four-component 3D seismic data.

Two wells are on West Cameron Blocks 534 and 536, where Devon has 100% interest. Combined initial gross production from the two was 36 MMcfd. The other two wells are on West Cameron Block 532, where Devon has 67% interest. Combined initial gross production from these two wells was 30 MMcfd. Devon operates all four wells.

Newfield Exploration Co., Houston, holds 33% interest in the wells on Block 532. Devon has licensed two large 4C seismic surveys covering 660 sq miles.