APA Corporation Announces Oil Discovery at Krabdagu Exploration Well Offshore Suriname
APA Corporation announced a significant oil discovery at the Krabdagu-1 (KBD-1) exploration well in Block 58 offshore Suriname. The well, drilled to approximately 5,273 meters, encountered around 90 meters of net oil pay. APA holds a 50% working interest, alongside TotalEnergies. The discovery validates geological models and supports further exploration efforts in the area, aiming for a future Final Investment Decision (FID). TotalEnergies plans to conduct additional testing during the rig's stay to evaluate the resource potential and productivity of the reservoirs.
- Discovery of approximately 90 meters of net oil pay at KBD-1.
- Validates geological models, reducing risk for future prospects.
- Supports APA's plans for a Final Investment Decision (FID) in Block 58.
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HOUSTON, Feb. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- APA Corporation (Nasdaq: APA) today announced an oil discovery at the Krabdagu-1 (KBD-1) exploration well. KBD-1 is located on Block 58 offshore Suriname, approximately 18 kilometers southeast of the Sapakara South-1 appraisal well. APA Suriname holds a
KBD-1 was drilled with the Maersk Valiant to an approximate depth of 5,273 meters (17,300 feet). The well was designed to test multiple stacked targets in Maastrichtian and Campanian intervals and encountered approximately 90 meters (295 feet) of net oil pay in good quality reservoirs.
“We are very pleased with the Krabdagu exploration well, which confirms our geologic and geophysical models and de-risks additional prospects we have matured in the area,” said Tracey Henderson, SVP, Exploration.
“The promising discovery at Krabdagu is another important step toward achieving our first FID in Block 58 offshore Suriname, and we look forward to continuing our exploration and appraisal programs,” said John J. Christmann IV, APA’s CEO and president.
While the rig is on location, TotalEnergies will progress with drill stem and other wellbore testing to assess the resource potential and productivity of two primary reservoirs.
About APA
APA Corporation owns consolidated subsidiaries that explore for and produce oil and natural gas in the United States, Egypt and the United Kingdom and that explore for oil and natural gas offshore Suriname. APA posts announcements, operational updates, investor information and press releases on its website, www.apacorp.com. Additional details regarding Suriname, ESG performance and other investor-related topics are posted at investor.apacorp.com.
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