By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, May 4 -- Total SA plans to drill an appraisal well after successfully testing Alaminos Canyon Block 856 No. 1 in deep water 140 miles off Texas.
The well, drilled to 14,600 TD in 7,600 ft of water, encountered 290 ft of oil pay in two zones. Total didn't report test results.
The well is west of Shell Offshore Inc.'s Great White discovery in 8,000 ft of water on Alaminos Canyon Block 857.
Total E&P USA Inc. is the operator of Block 856 with a 70% interest. Nexen Inc. holds the remaining 30%.
