Appraisal activities will continue with a wide azimuth towed streamer seismic acquisition survey in early 2010 and a well test in 2011.
“This well builds on the success of our recent Tiber discovery to further strengthen BP’s leading position in the emerging Lower Tertiary play in the US Gulf of Mexico,” said Andy Inglis, chief executive, exploration and production, “and supports the continuing growth of our deepwater Gulf of Mexico business into the second half of the next decade.”
Kaskida is operated by BP, with a 70% working interest, with co-owner Devon Energy Corporation (30%).
