PNG: Oil Search Releases Update on Trapia 1 Well

Oil Search reported that as at 06:00 PNG time on 14 June, the Trapia 1 well was at a depth of 119 metres in a 12-1/4” pilot hole.

During the week, a series of loss zones were encountered in the near surface section and several attempts were made to cure these losses.

Preparations are now underway to mobilise equipment to site to allow deepening of the 30” casing to resolve the issue.

The Trapia prospect is located approximately 13 kilometres east of the Angore gas field and 23 kilometres east of the Hides gas field. The primary objectives are the Toro and Digimu sandstones.

The participants in Trapia 1 are:

• Oil Search Limited                 52.5%
• Esso Highlands Limited      47.5%

Oil Search is drilling Trapia 1 under contract with the Operator, Esso Highlands Limited.

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LNG World News Staff, June 14, 2012; Image: Oil Search