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BW Energy makes oil discovery in Hibiscus field offshore Gabon
BW Energy has reported a significant oil discovery on the northern flank of the Hibiscus field in the Dussafu licence offshore Gabon, following drilling of the DHIBM-7P pilot well. Drilled to a depth of 3,941m from the MaBoMo production platform, the DHIBM-7P pilot well has confirmed approximately 24m of pay within a 37m hydrocarbon column. This is based on evaluation of logging data, sample analysis and formation pressure measurements. The pilot well, located around 1.5km north-northwest of the MaBoMo platform, has been drilled using the Borr Norve jack-up rig. The hydrocarbon column, extending across the Gamba and ... (full story)