Production begins from Black Sea wells

Sept. 17, 2009
Production has begun from the Delta 6 and Lebada Vest 04 wells in the Black Sea, according to operator Petrom.

Offshore staff

BUCHAREST, Romania -- Production has begun from the Delta 6 and Lebada Vest 04 wells in the Black Sea, according to operator Petrom.

The Delta field well started production through Platform 7. It is currently producing at a reduced testing rate of 2,200 boe/d, until finalization of the expansion of surface facilities. The company expects to reach a maximum rate of 3,400 boe/d in the fourth quarter.

The Lebada Vest well is currently producing 900 boe/d.

Test results obtained until now have confirmed the potential of both wells to deliver together more than 4,500 boe/d by the end of this year, the company says.

09/17/2009