A Nigerian joint venture has made a significant gas and condensate find in the deeper sequences of the Obiafu-Obrikom fields, in OML61, o
The joint venture
The Obiafu-41 Deep appraisal and exploration well has reached a total depth of 4.374m encountering an important gas and condensate accumulation within the deltaic sequence of Oligocene age comprising more than 130m of
The find amounts to about 1 trillion cubic feet of gas and 60 million barrels of associated condensate in the deep drilled sequences.
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The discovery has further potential that will be assessed with the next appraisal campaign.
The well can deliver in excess of 100 million standard cubic feet/day of gas and 3,000 barrels/day of associated condensates.
The discovery is part of a drilling campaign planned by the Joint Venture aimed at exploring near-field and deep pool opportunities as an
OER is positive that this discovery will have an impact on its gas reserves.
The impact will be determined and communicated to the market on
