By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Sept. 21 -- Total E&P Congo reported an oil discovery in water 2,000 m deep on its ultradeepwater Mer Très Profonde Sud (MTPS) permit, 200 km southwest of Pointe Noire, Republic of Congo.
The discovery well Pégase Nord Marine 1 was drilled to 3,622 m TD and flowed on test at 14,360 b/d of oil.
The 5,000 sq km MTPS permit lies in water 1,300-3,000 m deep. Total, the operator, holds 40%. Partners are ENI Congo 30% and Esso Exploration & Production Congo (MTP Sud) Ltd. 30%.
The well and earlier discovery Andromède Marine 1 could form a new development pole.
