Uchenna Izundu
International Editor
LONDON, Aug. 4 -- Maurel & Prom has tested 5,510 b/d of oil from the Omko exploration well that was drilled 6 km east of Onal field in Gabon. M&P expects to appraise the discovery by yearend, depending on rig availability.
Oil was produced from two separate intervals, the Kissenda and the base sandstone. Kissenda, more than 56 m, reached 3,050 b/d through a 40/64-in. choke with a 595 psi head pressure. Base sandstone, more than 43.5 m, produced 2,460 b/d through a 32/64-in. choke with 660 psi head pressure.
In both cases, the oil is 35.7-36.7° gravity, M&P said. The Omko-1 well, formerly named Alonha-C, reached 1,800 m.
The company said the discovery validated the sedimentary basin in the northeast area of Onal field. The company will follow this well with exploration well Alonha B. Other exploration wells are scheduled in this area, among them Alonha A, Onal East, and Maroc, M&P said.
The company will drill exploration well N'Zamo to study the southwestern area of the field. M&P holds 100% interest in the exploration permit Omoueyi, and Gabon has a 15% right of return.
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