Dry hole for Det norske in North Sea
Offshore staff
TRONDHEIM, Norway– Det norske oljeselskap’s exploration well on the Geite prospect in the North Sea is dry.
The jackupMaersk Guardian drilled well 7/11-13, 30 km (18.6 mi) west of the BP-operated Ula field. Triassic reservoir sandstones were encountered, but without hydrocarbons. The well be P&A’d.
Det norske operates PL 497 with a 35% interest. Partners include Dana Petroleum Norway AS (25%), Bridge Energy Norge AS (15%), Agora Oil & Gas AS (15%), and Lotos Exploration and Production Norge AS (10%).
10/15/2012