PNG: Oil Search Releases Update on Trapia 1 Well

Oil Search reports that, as at 06:00 PNG time on 5 July, the Trapia 1 well was at a depth of 214 metres in a 12-1/4” pilot hole and preparing to drill ahead. During the week, 30” casing was set at 89 metres.

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, July 05, 2012