Premier set to drill wildcat in Irish Sea

Journal Article · Mon Aug 24 04:00:00 EDT 1992 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:7180505

This paper reports that Premier Consolidated Oilfields plc is the latest company to drill in Irish Sea Grid 110 off the west coast of England. Here British Gas plc has Morecambe gas field on stream, but more recent discoveries hold significant oil as well as gas reserves. Premier is to spud a wildcat on Block 110/10, 5 miles off the coastal resort of Blackpool. The block was awarded in the 12th offshore licensing round. This 40 day drilling program will complete the single well commitment on the license. A 1991 seismic survey revealed an oil and gas prospect on the block, which lies just north of a recent Hamilton Oil Co. Ltd. discovery on Block 110/15. Premier has chartered the Penrod 80 jack up for its well.

• OSTI ID: 7180505
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 90:34; ISSN OIGJA; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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