Reservoir evaluation work has been conducted and the reservoir sequences were encountered as expected but with no evidence of hydrocarbons.
The joint venture will now integrate the data from all five wells with the 3D seismic to determine future exploration plans on this license, which covers 24,100kmĀ².
Once the drill ship, the Stena ICEMax, has completed the abandonment operations it will move to a location outside French Guiana and be off contract from the joint venture.
Northern currently owns an effective 1.3% equity interest in the Guyane Maritime Permit through its 52% holding in Northpet Investments, a joint venture with Wessex Exploration.
Northpet holds a 2.5% equity interest in the Guyane Maritime Permit with partners Shell, (Operator) holding 45%, Tullow Oil holding 27.5% and Total holding 25%.
Northern Petroleum CEO Keith Bush said, "With the completion of this well, the Joint Venture will now concentrate on the integration of the data gathered over the last two years in French Guiana. This will enable Northern to establish the value of the license to the company and determine the best route to realize that value."