The vertical exploration well, 214/30a-2, and the two appraisal sidetracks have proven gas bearing reservoir with excellent reservoir quality. The vertical exploration well and an updip appraisal sidetrack proved the lateral extent of gas saturated reservoir of excellent quality, exceeding expectations.
Subsequently, a downdip sidetrack was drilled to acquire samples from the water zone, which will provide important information for the potential future field development.
The drilling operations were carried out by the Transocean Rather and performed without accidents to personnel or environment.
Søren Gath Hansen, executive vice president in DONG Energy and responsible for the companies E&P business said, “We have participated in a majority of the discoveries made in the West of Shetland region since our entry in year 2000 and established a strong position in this high potential development area in the UK.”
Søren Gath Hansen continues: “We are still planning further exploration and appraisal activity in the West of Shetland area but our focus is now additionally on monetizing the finds through development of our portfolio in the area.”
