Origin Energy Limited announced that L8 operator, Apache Corporation, has notified its joint venture partners that the Mbawa 1 well in Kenya’s offshore Lamu basin has reached total depth.
The well was drilled to a depth of 3,150 metres and encountered approximately 51.8 net metres of natural gas pay in three zones.
Origin is encouraged that a reservoir containing hydrocarbons has been discovered and a detailed analysis of subsea information will take place in the coming months to guide future activities in the area.
LNG World News Staff, September 12, 2012; Image: Origin
