Det norske discovers oil at Langfjellet prospect in North Sea
TRONDHEIM, Norway -- Det norske oljeselskap, operator of PL442, has completed exploration well 25/2-18 S on the Langfjellet prospect in the North Sea. The well encountered a gross oil column of 109 m in the Vestland Group.
A technical sidetrack was drilled to collect data, and the well is currently being prepared for a sidetrack and well test. Preliminary volume estimates for the discovery are in the range of 24 MMboe to 74 MMboe.
The licensees will evaluate the discovery with regards to a potential development together with other discoveries in the area. Following the successful drilling results at Langfjellet, the licensees have identified further prospectivity within the license.
Det norske is operator and holds a 90% working interest in PL442. LOTOS Exploration and Production Norge AS holds the remaining 10%.
