Trefoil-2 appraisal drilling progresses

Offshore staff

SYDNEY, Australia -- The Trefoil-2 appraisal well in the Bass basin is at a measured depth of 153 m (502 ft) after setting of a 30-in. (76-cm) conductor, Australian Worldwide Drilling (AWE) reports.

The well has a planned total measured depth of approximately 3,220 m (10,564 ft). After operations at Trefoil-2, the joint venture will drill the Rockhopper-1 exploration well, approximately 12 km (7.5 mi) to the north.

10/08/2009