The size of the discovery has not yet been clarified because the oil/water contact was not proven. An appraisal well will be drilled to determine the size of the oil discovery. If profitable resources are proven, the discovery could be tied in to the Varg field.
Extensive data collection and sampling have been carried out, as well as a successful formation test. The average production rate was 197 cubic meters of oil per day through a 20/64 nozzle opening.
This is the 22nd exploration well in PL 038, which was awarded in the third licensing round in 1975.
The well was drilled to a vertical depth of 3268 meters below the sea surface, and concluded in the Skagerrak formation in the upper Triassic.
The well was drilled by the Maersk Guardian facility in 86 meters of water. The facility will now drill appraisal well 15/12-21 A on the PL.
The licensees in PL 038 are Det norske oljeselskap ASA 5%, Petoro AS 30% and Talisman Energy 65%.
