Statoil is preparing to drill two UKCS wells in the Spring . . . one in the Catcher area of the Central North Sea and the other in the Northern North Sea immediately to the west of the company’s Mariner field.

The Catcher prospect, known as Wall, is a sizeable target which, if the pre-drill estimate is achieved, could be the herald of a standalone development.

The Mariner area prospect is known as Boatswain and could add around 40million barrels of recoverable oil (median case), so enhancing the economics of the current Mariner development. Moreover, it could open up a fairway to the west and offer the potential for further reserves upgrades.

The company is bringing the semi-submersible Songa Trym from the Norwegian sector to conduct the campaign, which is expected to take 55-60 days subject to weather and drilling conditions. Each should be of 28-30 days duration.

The plan is to spud late next month and there is sufficient flexibility in the programme to enable further drilling should the Songa Trym hit pay-dirt.

Source - www.youroilandgasnews.com

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