Project Profile
Value: US$350 million
Location: Jeanne d\'Arc Basin and EL 1049 Flemish Pass Basin, northeast of St. John\'s, Newfoundland, Canada
Water Depth: 3,609 feet (1,100 metres)
Reserves: unknown
Start-up Year: 2015
The Mizzen prospect is located in Block EL 1049 about 311 miles (500 kilometres) northeast of St. John\'s, Newfoundland in a water depth of 3,609 feet (1,100 metres). Statoil Canada is the operator of the license, holding a 65% working interest; Husky Energy holds the remaining 35%. Hydrocarbons were encountered while drilling the prospect in the Flemish Pass Basin, but further analysis of the well will be performed to determine the potential. During this time, an application for a significant discovery license was filed.
Operators:
Statoil: Operator with 65% interest
Husky Energy: 35% interest
Contractors:
Benthic: Contract by Statoil Canada for an offshore geotechnical investigation in the Flemish Pass region off the coast of Newfoundland. The contract includes the provision of geotechnical services required by Statoil to determine the slope stability, preliminary geological model and preliminary design parametres of the Flemish Pass area. Benthic’s PROD2 (Portable Remotely Operated Drill), operating from the Maersk Chancellor, will perform rotary drilling and piston coring, in-situ testing and the installation of Piezometers in water depths up to 1,200 metres.
Expro: 4-year contract is valued at US$45m with options for two 1-year extensions. The contract will include the provision of surface well testing and subsea safety systems, drill stem testing tools, tubing conveyed perforation, downhole sampling and on-site chemistry services.
Sub-contractors:
Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI): Laboratory testing and geotechnical data reports will be provided through a subcontract with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, (NGI), following the completion of offshore operations. Benthic is working closely with NGI to develop an integrated Piezometer system that can be installed entirely by the PROD system without the need for ROV support. A key feature of this system is the ability to withstand bottom trawling without a heavy over-trawl protection structure. Operations will begin in July of 2015.