Neptune Energy begins drilling Ofelia exploration well

July 27, 2022
Neptune Energy Norge AS started drilling Ofelia exploration well 35/6-3 S in production license (PL) 929, 13 km north of Gjøa field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.

Neptune Energy Norge AS started drilling Ofelia exploration well 35/6-3 S in production license (PL) 929, 13 km north of Gjøa field in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.

The drilling program comprises a main-bore (35/6-3 S) with an optional sidetrack (35/6-3 A). The reservoir target is the Lower Cretaceous Agat formation and is expected to be reached at a depth of about 2,570 m.

The well is being drilled by the semisubmersible Deepsea Yantai, owned by China International Marine Containers (Group) Ltd. (CIMC) and operated by Odfjell Drilling Ltd.

In the event of a commercial discovery, the Ofelia prospect could be tied back to Neptune-operated Gjøa platform, the company said. 

Neptune Energy is operator of the license with 40% interest. Partners are Wintershall Dea Norge AS (20%), Lundin Energy Norway (10%), Pandion Energy AS (20%), and DNO Norge AS (10%).