Murphy Oil completed and achieved first production at its Medusa SS #6 well in the Gulf of Mexico, according to partner W&T Offshore.
Medusa SS #6 is located in the Medusa Field, in Mississippi Canyon 538/582 approximately 100m south of New Orleans, at 2200ft water depth.
The well is flowing at a gross rate of approximately 8000 bbl and 6 MMcf of natural gas for a combined total rate of 9000 boe/d.
A second extension well at Medusa, the SS #7 well, is currently being completed.
Murphy operates the Medusa field with 60% interest. W&T has a 15% working interest in the Medusa field.