Inpex completes exploratory drilling off Japan
Inpex has completed exploratory drilling operations offshore Shimane and Yamaguchi prefectures in Japan, it said on September 2 in a statement.
“While the presence of natural gas and crude oil was detected in a deeper section of the well, Inpex currently evaluates the volume of hydrocarbons as insufficient for commercial production,” the company said.
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The operations began in May this year and ended late last month. The project was carried out through Inpex Sanin Offshore Development Co., a subsidiary tasked with conducting exploration and development operations.
The project involved conducting exploratory drilling to a depth of approximately 3,440 m below sea level at a location approximately 130 km northwest of Shimane Prefecture and approximately 150 km north of Yamaguchi Prefecture.