Dry hole on GOM Madison prospect

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

The US Gulf of Mexico deepwater Madison well has been plugged and abandoned after failing to find commercial hydrocarbons.

Operator Noble Energy drilled the well to a total depth of 16,850ft, in 7149ft water depth, on Mississippi Canyon 479. It reached the targeted Upper and Middle Miocene objectives.

Noble Energy has 60% working interest with partner Stone Energy Offshore holding the remaining 40%.

 
 
Categories: Deepwater Drilling Gulf of Mexico Exploration

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