Fossil Energy – Gas Discovery
Wintershall Dea has proven gas in appraisal well 6507/4-5 S in the Norwegian Sea, 270 kilometres north of Kristiansund.
The preliminary estimate of the size of the discovery in the Lange Formation (“Sabina”) is between 2.7 and 6.2 million standard cubic metres (Sm3) of recoverable oil equivalent. This corresponds to about 17-39 million barrels of oil equivalent.
In the Lysing Formation (Adriana), the well confirms the size of the discovery at 4-7 million Sm3 of recoverable oil equivalent, which corresponds to around 28-43 million barrels of oil equivalent.
The well was drilled by the Transocean Norge rig.
Wintershall Dea (Harbour Energy) is the operator of production licence 211 CS, while Petoro, Aker BP and Orlen are the other licensees. The licensees are considering tying the discoveries back to existing infrastructure in the area.
