Offshore staff

HOUSTON --Newfield plans to tieback its Fastball discovery in Viosca Knoll block 1003 to existing infrastructure.

The commercial extent of the field was confirmed in the first quarter with a development well which encountered more than 90 ft (24 m) of net pay, according to Newfield.

First production is expected in late 2008 or early 2009.

Newfield operates Fastball with a 66% working interest.

4/26/2007