Total Makes North Sea Discovery , Preliminary Estimates at 3-10 million boe

Total E&P Norge made a discovery at Skirne East in the North Sea, with partner Det norske reporting preliminary volume estimates in the range of 3-10 million barrels of oil equivalents. 

‘The well was not formation tested, but data collection and sampling were carried out… The licensees will evaluate the discovery with regards to a potential development’ reads a note released on Friday. 

According to the partner in the PL627, the well encountered a 10-metre gross gas column in the Middle Jurassic with ‘good reservoir qualities.’ 

Total E&P Norge is the operator with 40 percent working interest, Det norske, Faroe Petroleum Norge AS and Centrica Resources (Norge) AS hold a 20% interest each.

Earlier this year, preliminary figures released by Norwegian authorities suggested a decrease in production from Skirne field.