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New gas and condensate discovery south of Kristin

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Equinor (52%, operator) has, together with its partners Petoro (27%), ExxonMobil (15%) and Total (6%), has announced a new gas and condensate discovery on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). The Ragnfrid North (6406/2-9 S) exploration well is located south of the Kristin field, and recoverable resources are estimated at 6–25mn boe.

‘Ragnfrid North will, together with the former discoveries Lavrans and Erlend East, give a more detailed picture of the potential in this area of the Norwegian Sea,’ says Nick Ashton, Equinor’s Senior Vice President for Norway and the UK.

The licence partners will now evaluate the discovery for development and tie-in to the Kristin field and further maturing of the Kristin South project.

The Ragnfrid North well was drilled by Seadrill’s
West Phoenix rig, which is now being moved to the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) to drill the Equinor-operated Bigfoot prospect south of the Mariner field.

Photo: West Phoenix drilling rig
Source: Seadrill

News Item details


Journal title: Petroleum Review

Countries: Norway -

Subjects: Exploration and production, Gas

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