Project Profile
Value: Undisclosed
Location: Green Canyon Blocks 895 and 896, Gulf of Mexico
Water Depth: 5,518 feet (1,682 metres)
Start-up Year: -
The Ardennes prospect is situated on Green Canyon Blocks 895 and 896 in 5,518 feet (1,682 metres) of water in the Gulf of Mexico. Cobalt Energy, which holds a 42% interest, operates the leases OCS-G 26345 and 31765 acquired at the Central GOM Lease Sale No. 190; ConocoPhillips holds 30%; and Total holds the remaining 28%. In January 2009, the operator submitted an IEP to MMS proposing to drill, complete and potentially test two well sites on GC Block 895 and one well on GC Block 896. The plan also proposed to place manifolds over the proposed well locations. Eight months later, a supplemental IEP, submitted to MMS, proposed to drill two additional wells on GC Block 895. The plan proposed to drill, complete and potentially test two wells, B and C, and place a subsea manifold over the proposed well locations.
Operators:
Cobalt International Energy: Operator with 42% interest
ConocoPhillips: 30% interest
Total: 28% interest
Contractors:
Ensco: Drilling using Ensco 8530 semi-submersible