UK supermajor BP has found hydrocarbons with a much-anticipated appraisal effectively on the Puma West oil discovery within the deep-water Gulf of Mexico, however not sufficient to help an financial undertaking presently.
The Puma West-2 appraisal effectively was drilled to a complete depth of 25,995 toes and was adopted by a sidetrack that was drilled geologically down-dip to a complete depth of 27,650 toes, stated three way partnership accomplice Talos Power.
The appraisal wells hit hydrocarbons in a number of sands, however further hydrocarbons from a subsequent effectively or sidetrack would seemingly be needed to contemplate transferring ahead with a growth, added Talos.