HIGHLIGHTS
CNOOC EnerTech-Drilling & Production Co ('CNOOC EnerTech') have been engaged to manage a number of critical pre drilling permitting and logistical requirements as well as performing a major managerial role over all aspects of the drilling operations CNOOC EnerTech is a subsidiary of
The CNOOC EnerTech team has commenced the process for securing several drilling permits, and has commenced engagement with
Empyrean is the operator of Block 29/11 in
These discussions resulted in defining a broad mandate for the engagement with the following three teams being formed to work in a phased manner to coordinate and manage the drilling operations: The Onshore team will be responsible for finalising the drilling and geological program for the well in line with CNOOC's requirements. In addition, this team will be responsible for applying for and securing all necessary permits ahead of drilling operations.
Finally, this team will develop safety and emergency response procedures and documentations. The Onshore team has already commenced systematic work for securing several drilling permits, and have commenced engagement with COSL drilling group for verification of wellhead and casing specifications. CNOOC EnerTech team is also preparing a comprehensive Emergency Response Plan ('ERP') for conducting safe drilling operations.
The Offshore team will join the Onshore team 15 days prior to rig mobilisation to the drilling location, and will be involved in managing day-to-day drilling operations on the rig. In the event there is an oil pay in the well (success-case), a Well Test team will join the Offshore team in the rig, and will be responsible for the comprehensive well testing operations. The information contained in this announcement has been reviewed by Empyrean's Executive Technical director,
Empyrean CEO,
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