Project Profile
Location: Garden Banks Blocks 915, 958 and 959 offshore Louisiana
Water Depth: 4,843 ft (1,476 m)
Situated in a water depth of 4,843 ft (1,476 m), the North Platte prospect lies on Garden Banks Blocks 915, 958 and 959 offshore Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico. Cobalt International Energy serves as the operator and holds a 60% interest; Total holds the remaining 40% interest. On May 1, 2009, Cobalt submitted an IEP to MMS for approval to drill, complete and potentially test four well sites, one on Garden Banks Block 915 and the remaining three on Garden Banks Block 959. The operator plans to commence exploratory drilling in June 2012.
Operators:
Total: Operator with 60% interest
Statoil: 40% interest
Contractors:
Diamond Offshore: Drilling contractor
Ensco: Drilling contractor