Energy XXI drilling ahead on Ammazzo

March 17, 2009
Energy XXI is drilling ahead on the Ammazzo prospect below 16,500 ft (5,029 m) towards a proposed total depth of 24,500 ft (7,468 m).

Offshore staff

HOUSTON -- Energy XXI is drilling ahead on the Ammazzo prospect below 16,500 ft (5,029 m) towards a proposed total depth of 24,500 ft (7,468 m). The deep gas prospect is in 25 ft (7.6 m) of water offshore Louisiana, approximately 15 mi (24 km) south of the Flatrock and JB Mountain discoveries where operator McMoRan has successfully drilled to the targeted Rob-L, Operc, and Gyro sands in the Middle Miocene.

03/17/2009