Suriname: TotalEnergies Announces Another Significant Discovery in Block 58

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TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE) and APA Corporation announced a new oil and gas discovery at the Krabdagu-1 well in Block 58, offshore Suriname. This site, located 18 kilometers from Sapakara South, was drilled at a water depth of 780 meters, revealing approximately 90 meters of net oil pay across high-quality Maastrichtian and Campanian reservoirs. The exploration boosts the company’s resources in the area, supporting plans for further exploration and potential oil development by the end of 2022. TotalEnergies holds a 50% interest in Block 58, with APA Corporation owning the remaining share.

Positive

• Successful oil and gas discovery at Krabdagu-1 well, potentially increasing reserves.
• Encountered approximately 90 meters of net oil pay in high-quality reservoirs.
• Continued exploration efforts planned with at least three more wells scheduled for 2022.

Negative

• None.

PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) and APA Corporation have made a significant new oil and associated gas discovery at the Krabdagu-1 well, in the central area of Block 58, offshore Suriname. This follows previous discoveries at Maka, Sapakara, Kwaskwasi and Keskesi, and the successfully tested Sapakara South-1 appraisal well.

Located 18 kilometers south-east of Sapakara South, Krabdagu-1 was drilled at a water depth of 780 meters and encountered approximately 90 meters of net oil pay in good quality Maastrichtian and Campanian reservoirs.

“This successful exploration well at Krabdagu-1 is a significant addition to the discovered resources in the central area of Block 58. This result encourages us to continue our exploration and appraisal strategy of this prolific Block 58 in order to identify sufficient resources by year end 2022 for a first oil development” said Kevin McLachlan, Senior Vice President, Exploration at TotalEnergies.

Drilling and logging operations will continue, using the Maersk Valiant drillship. DST operations will be carried out on Krabdagu-1 to appraise the resources and productivity, and at least three further exploration and appraisal wells are planned to be drilled in 2022 on the block.

TotalEnergies is the operator of Block 58, with a 50% working interest, while APA Corporation holds the remaining 50%.

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FAQ

What is the recent discovery by TotalEnergies (TTE) at Block 58?

TotalEnergies and APA Corporation discovered oil and gas at the Krabdagu-1 well in Block 58, offshore Suriname.

How much oil pay was encountered at the Krabdagu-1 well?

The Krabdagu-1 well encountered approximately 90 meters of net oil pay.

What are TotalEnergies’ future plans for Block 58?

TotalEnergies plans to conduct further drilling and appraisal activities, with at least three additional wells slated for 2022.

What is TotalEnergies' stake in Block 58?

TotalEnergies holds a 50% working interest in Block 58, with APA Corporation retaining the other 50%.