Project Profile
Location: Lower Congo Basin, Gabon, Africa
Value: Undisclosed
Area: 1,200 km2
Water Depth: 2,665 metres
Exploration start-up: January 2018 ( Ivela-1 well)
The Luna Muetse (E13) is an oil and gas block located offshore Gabon, Africa. The block has a net surface area of 1,200 km2. Repsol is the operator of the offshore block with a 60% interest and Australia’s Woodside is its partner with the remaining 40% interest. Repsol encountered oil in Luna Muetse block with the Ivela-1 exploration well. Repsol started drilling the Ivela-1 well at the end of January 2018 using the Seadrill-owned West Capella drillship.
Operators:
Repsol: 60% interest
Woodside: 40% interest