By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Nov. 16 -- BP PLC has confirmed a westward extension of deepwater Kaskida field in the Lower Tertiary trend of the Gulf of Mexico.
An appraisal well drilled to 32,500 ft TD in 5,675 ft of water confirmed oil in Lower Tertiary strata, BP said without providing further details.
BP discovered Kaskida in 2006 on Keathley Canyon Block 292 with a well drilled to 32,500 ft that cut more than 800 ft of net pay.
The appraisal well, 250 miles southwest of New Orleans, is on Keathley Canyon Block 291, 5 miles west of the discovery well.
BP plans a wide-azimuth towed streamer seismic survey over the area early next year and a well test in 2011.
Kaskida is 45 miles southeast of BP’s giant Tiber discovery (OGJ, Sept. 7, 2009, Newsletter).
BP, operator, holds a 70% working interest in Kaskida. Devon Energy Corp. holds 30%.
Map from Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd.
Illustration from Aker BP.
