Neptune spuds Calypso exploration well

Neptune Energy has started drilling on the Calypso exploration well within the Neptune-operated PL938 licence in the Norwegian Sea.

CALYPSO PROSPECT

The Calypso prospect lies 14km northwest of the Draugen field and 22km northeast of the Njord A platform, within one of the company’s core areas on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Neptune said that in the event of a commercial discovery, Calypso could potentially be tied back to existing infrastructure.

PROGRAMME

The exploration well 6407/8-8 S is being drilled by the Deepsea Yantai, a semi-submersible rig, owned by CIMC and operated by Odfjell Drilling.

“The reservoir target is the middle and lower Jurassic formations and is expected to be reached at a depth of approximately 2,960 metres,” said Neptune.

“The drilling programme comprises a main-bore (6407/8-8 S) with an optional side-track (6407/8-8 A) based on the outcome of the exploration well.”

Neptune Energy’s Director of Subsurface in Norway, Steinar Meland, added: “Calypso is an exciting prospect and fits our exploration strategy of focusing on opportunities within core areas and near existing infrastructure.”

The project’s partners comprise Neptune Energy (operator, 30%), OKEA ASA (30%), Pandion Energy AS (20%) and Vår Energi ASA (20%)