Post by Gerard Wieggerink

"The Deepwater Black Sea Plio-Miocene Gas Play: From Drilling Hazard to Energy Independence" Deepwater shallow depth of burial gas, once considered a drilling hazard, has become an exploration focus for several companies around the world, including CNOOC in the Qiongdongnan Basin, Reliance Industries in the Krishna Godavari Basin and TPAO in the Western Black Sea. Companies exploring, appraising and developing the play have encountered a unique combination of technical challenges and commercial opportunities. This article summarises the exploration history of the play in the Black Sea and some key insights from recent well results. Read it now on First Break Online, link below.