Fossil Energy – Discovery
Aker BP has made a gas discovery in exploration well 7324/6-2 – Ferdinand nord – in the Barents Sea.
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This is the first well in production licence 1170, which was awarded in the Awards in Predefined Areas in 2022 (APA 2021). The well was drilled by the Scarabeo 8 rig.
Preliminary estimates indicate that the size of the discovery is between 0.52 – 0.75 million standard cubic metres (Sm3) of recoverable oil equivalent (o.e.). This corresponds to 3.3 – 4.7 million bbls o.e.
The licensees are assessing the discovery together with other discoveries and prospects in the area with a view toward a potential development.