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ConocoPhillips Confirms Otway Gas Discovery at Essington-1 With Ora Testing Planned

Upcoming Ora tests will gauge mobility to clarify commercial potential.

Overview

  • Wireline logs identified gas-bearing intervals in the Waarre A sandstone of 62.6 m gross (58.5 m net) and the Waarre C sandstone of 33.2 m gross (31.5 m net).
  • Petrophysical evaluation and formation pressures show a clear gas gradient, indicating movable gas in the reservoirs.
  • Schlumberger’s Ora formation testing will conduct controlled drawdowns, capture downhole samples, and analyze fluids to assess deliverability, composition, and commercial potential.
  • ConocoPhillips operates the VIC/P79 permit with a 51% stake, alongside Korea National Oil Corporation at 29% and 3D Energi at 20%.
  • The Transocean Equinox drilled Essington-1 to planned total depth about 55 km offshore Port Campbell, with the rig scheduled to spud Charlemont-1 next.