Offshore Staff
HOUSTON -- PA Resources has spudded the Didon-8 well offshore Tunisia. Didon-8 is testing the western compartment of the Didon field, which is expected to hold recoverable oil reserves.
A vertical heel pilot well will de drilled for data acquisition. Jackup Ensco 85 is drilling the well through a slot on the Didon platform.
Upon completion of Didon-8,Ensco 85 will begin drilling the Didon-7 well in the central part of the field. The rig will then be used for exploration drilling in the Zarat exploration permit, including the Didon North prospect.
PA Resources has a 100% working interest in the Didon field.
02/18/2008