By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, July 13 -- Total SA has confirmed an oil discovery with its Alaminos Canyon Block 856 No. 2 appraisal well drilled in 7,800 ft of water to 15,625 ft TD about 140 miles off Texas. The well found 85 ft of oil pay in the main objective.
Total said the new well confirms the extent of the structure discovered by its Alaminos Canyon Block 856 No. 1 well, which it tested earlier this year. That well was drilled to 14,600 TD in 7,600 ft of water and encountered 290 ft of oil pay in two zones (OGJ Online, May 4, 2006).
Development options for the block are being evaluated.
Total E&P USA Inc. is operator with a 70% interest. Nexen Petroleum USA Inc. holds the remaining 30% interest.
