Pyramid gets approval to recomplete GoM wells

Pyramid Petroleum has received approval from Minerals Management Service to begin the recompletion of two wells in Green Canyon block 184 in the Gulf of Mexico.

Jun 11th, 2008

Offshore Staff

HOUSTON -- Pyramid Petroleum has received approval from Minerals Management Service to begin the recompletion of two wells in Green Canyon block 184 in the Gulf of Mexico. Upon completion of the A-10 and A-16D wells, Pyramid will seek approval for the recompletion of six additional wells in Green Canyon blocks 184, 52, and 53.

According to the company, all recompleted wells will be placed in production immediately through existing production facilities. The workover programs are scheduled for completion by October.

The platforms are in 570 to 1,760 ft (174 to 536 m) of water and currently produce a gross of 2,300 b/d of oil and 4,000 MMcf/d of natural gas. Produced oil is shipped through a 30-mi (48-km) 12 in. (30 cm) diameter underwater pipeline

06/11/2008

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