Project Profile
Value: US$20 million (net to Anadarko)
Location: Walker Ridge 793, Gulf of Mexico, USA
Reserves: Unknown
Water Depth: 2,136m/ 7,049 feet
The Spartacus prospect is located in Walker Ridge 793 in just over 7,000 feet of water in the Gulf of Mexico. Serving as operator of the block is Anadarko, holding a 66.67 percent stake; while Apache holds the remaining interest. An initial exploration plan was filed in May 2011 to drill and complete up to three wells. The drilling permit for the #1 well (location A) was approved in January 2012. Anadarko is targeting both oil and gas in the prospect. While Anadarko spudded the well in early-2012, the probe was unsuccessful after finding no commercial hydrocarbons. Investment costs net to Anadarko were US$20 million.
Operators:
Anadarko: Operator with 100% interest
Contractors:
Ensco: Semisubmersible drilling rig