By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Sept. 7 -- Hess Corp. reported that its Nimblefoot-1 exploration well on Australia's Northwest Shelf found 28 m of net natural gas pay.
Nimblefoot-1 is the third of four initial exploration wells being drilled on the WA-390-P permit by Hess this year. Previous wells—Glencoe-1 and Briseis-1—were announced as discoveries on June 10 and July 20, respectively.
Nimblefoot-1 was drilled in 1,115 m of water by Transocean Inc.'s Jack Bates semisubmersible drilling rig. Following the completion of the Nimblefoot-1 well, the rig will move 27 km southeast to drill the Warrior prospect.
Hess holds 100% interest in the 780,000-acre WA-390-P permit.
