Neptune Energy spuds Calypso near Draugen field

Neptune Energy started drilling Calypso exploration well 6407/8-8 S in production license (PL) 938 14 km north-west of Draugen field and 22 km north-east of the Njord A platform in the Norwegian Sea.

The well is being drilled by the Deepsea Yantai, a semi-submersible rig owned by CIMC and operated by Odfjell Drilling. The drilling program comprises a main-bore (6407/8-8 S) with an optional sidetrack (6407/8-8 A) based on the outcome of the exploration well.

The reservoir target is the middle and lower Jurassic formations. It is expected to be reached at a depth of about 2,960 m.

Calypso is positioned within one of Neptune’s core areas on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. In the event of a commercial discovery, Calypso could potentially be tied back to existing infrastructure, the company said.

Neptune Energy is operator at PL 938 (30%) with partners OKEA ASA (30%), Pandion Energy AS (20%), and Vår Energi ASA (20%).