BP has started drilling the deepwater Puma West prospect in the Green Canyon block in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Project partner Talos Energy, which sold an operating inetrest in the project to supermajor BP, said the well is being drilled by the Seadrill West Auriga ultra-deepwater drillship and was spud in October, targeting Miocene sands similar to those seen in the Mad Dog development located less than 15 miles away.
Talos entered an agreement with BP to drill the Puma West prospect located on Green Canyon Block 821. BP is the operator of the prospect holding a 50% working interest, Talos retained a 25% working interest, and Chevron now also has a 25% working interest.