Azinor closer to Partridge spud

OE Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Private equity backed UK explorer Azinor Catalyst has completed a site survey ahead of drilling on the Partridge prospect in the Outer Moray Firth in the UK North Sea. 

The survey was conducted by Gardline Geosurvey using its MV Sea Explorer. Drilling operations are expected later in 2017. The survey was completed on budget and on schedule.

The Partridge prospect is in blocks 14/11, 14/12 and 14/16, adjacent to the Scapa, Claymore and Athena oil fields. 

The Partridge prospect’s pre-drill recoverable volumes have been estimated at 119 MMboe in the mid case, with an upside case of 260 MMboe. The prospect has a relatively shallow and normally pressured reservoir with an estimated gross well cost of US$8-9 million, says Azinor.

Nick Terrell, Managing Director of Azinor Catalyst, said: “The completion of site survey operations is an important step towards drilling the Partridge prospect later this year. Operationally we are very pleased to have completed the survey on time, on budget and with adherence to the highest HSE standards. We are now in the process of securing a rig for the well and are continuing to progress our planning and permitting activities.”

Categories: Exploration Europe North Sea Drilling

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