Total E&P Suriname will drill an additional appraisal well in Block 58 offshore Suriname as part of operations to characterize recent discoveries. The operator exercised the contract option in direct continuation of the existing contract with Maersk Drilling for the Maersk Developer dynamically positioned semi-submersible drilling rig (OGJ Online, Nov. 24, 2020; Jan. 19, 2021).
The extension has an estimated duration of 100 days, with work expected to begin end-May. Including integrated services, the value of the extension is about $20 million.
The rig is designed to operate in water depths up to 10,000 ft.
In January, Total and Apache Corp. discovered oil and gas at the Keskesi East-1 well in the block following previous discoveries at Maka Central, Sapakara West, and Kwaskwasi (OGJ Online, Jan. 14, 2021; July 29, 2020; Apr. 2, 2020; Jan. 7, 2020).
Total is operator of the block with 50% interest. Apache owns the remaining 50%.