Exploration & Production
AWE Commences Drilling Oi-1 in Taranaki
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AWE Limited, as Operator of Petroleum Mining Permit 38158 offshore Taranaki, New Zealand, advises that the semi-submersible drilling rig 'Kan Tan IV' commenced drilling the Oi-1 exploration well at 18:30 hours (6.30pm) NZDT on Friday, 30 May 2014.
As at 06:00 hours (6.00am) NZDT yesterday, operations had run and cemented 30 inch casing to 229 metres and was drilling ahead in a 17 ½ inch hole at a depth of 510 metres.
The Oi-1 exploration well will be drilled vertically to a planned total depth of 3,881 metres. The well objective is to evaluate the hydrocarbon potential of a 4-way dip closed structure similar to the producing Tui, Amokura…Finish this article — free account or subscription
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