The well was tested in a prospect called Arenaria in block 7224/6. The primary goal was to prove hydrocarbons in sandstone of early Jurassic to late Triassic age. The secondary goal was to prove hydrocarbons in rocks of the middle Triassic age.
In the primary exploration target, rocks of good reservoir quality were found in accordance with the prognoses, the company said. No hydrocarbons were proven. In the secondary drilling target, gas was proven in reservoir rocks of poor quality.
StatoilHydro Petroleum said that this is the first well to be drilled in exploration license 394 which was awarded in the 19th license round in 2006. The well was an obligation well. It was drilled to a vertical depth of 2315m below sea level and was completed in rocks of middle Triassic age. The well is now being permanently plugged and abandoned.
