BW Vitality has accomplished drilling operations on the Kharas-1 appraisal nicely within the Kudu license offshore Namibia, reporting a number of reservoir intersections and the primary affirmation of liquid hydrocarbons throughout the block.
Kharas-1 was drilled to a complete depth of 5,100 m and encountered a number of shallow turbidite intervals with dry-gas reveals. BW Vitality mentioned reservoir samples and whole-core knowledge from these sections are actually being evaluated.
Within the deeper portion of the nicely, the corporate recognized hydrocarbons inside a fractured volcaniclastic reservoir, indicating a working petroleum system with condensate and/or gentle oil. Additional evaluation is underway to find out reservoir high quality, extent, and potential follow-up appraisal targets.
“Kharas-1 achieved its technical goal of testing a number of targets inside a single penetration and delivered helpful geological, geochemical and petrophysical knowledge,” mentioned CEO Carl Arnet. “The outcomes verify, for the primary time, the presence of liquid hydrocarbons throughout the Kudu block and can information our ahead appraisal program.”
The nicely will now be plugged and deserted in keeping with the unique plan. BW Vitality mentioned future exercise will give attention to high-value targets highlighted by the presence of liquids, in addition to gasoline, drawing on classes from Kharas-1.
