Total makes largest company discovery in Gulf to date

Total SA has confirmed upside potential with a sidetrack to its Ballymore discovery. Drilled to a final depth of 8,898 metres, the Ballymore well encountered 205 metres of net oil pay in a high-quality Jurassic Norphlet reservoir. The well is in 2,000 metres of water about 120 kilometres offshore Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico.

Total reported the Ballymore prospect covers four blocks in the Norphlet play, including Mississippi Canyon Block 607 where the discovery was made.

Total acquired a 40% interest in Ballymore as part of its September 2017 exploration agreement with Chevron Corporation (60% as operator).

The deal included seven prospects covering 16 blocks in the Norphlet (eastern gulf) and the Lower Tertiary Wilcox plays (central gulf).

Kevin McLachlan, Total’s senior vice-president, exploration said Ballymore is the company’s largest discovery in the Gulf to date.