Noble spuds Equatorial Guinea exploration well

Noble Energy spudded the I-7 exploration well on the Carla South exploration prospect in Block I in late March, using the Atwood Hunter semi-submersible drilling rig. Partner PA Resources said the Carla South prospect was on trend with the Carla North discovery recently appraised in Block O to the north of Block I. The target is Tertiary sandstones of similar age to those in Carla North, and the well is expected to take around 25 days to reach total depth, with plans for a subsequent sidetrack of similar duration.