Murphy Oil Corporation has announced results from the Civette exploration well in Block CI-502 offshore Côte d’Ivoire. The Civette-1X well reached a total depth of 13,950 feet (4,252 meters) and encountered non-commercial hydrocarbons across multiple intervals.
'A key outcome at Civette is that we confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons in this frontier play – a meaningful success in early-stage exploration. While Civette did not meet commercial thresholds, the well provided insights that strengthen our subsurface understanding for the potential of the basin and inform the remaining prospectivity on the CI-502 Block,' said Eric Hambly, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Murphy, together with its partner Société Nationale d’Opérations Pétrolières de la Côte d’Ivoire (PETROCI), will continue its exploration program in Côte d’Ivoire with the Caracal and Bubale prospects, both targeting independent plays with significant resource potential.
Murphy holds a 90 percent working interest in Block CI-502 and serves as operator. PETROCI holds the remaining 10 percent.
Source: Murphy Oil Corp
