| Operator: | Newfield |
| Water Depth: | 1,066 m / 3,518 ft |
| Region: | N. America - US GOM |
| Country: | US |
| Last Updated: | Jul 25, 2012 (view update history) |
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Located on Garden Banks Block 605 in a water depth of 1,066 meters in the Gulf of Mexico is the Winter discovery. Newfield is operator and has a 30% working interest in the Winter field. Additional partners include Apache Corporation 25%, Deep Gulf Energy 25% and Royal Offshore 20%.
In July 2008, Newfield Exlporation was granted approval for the drilling of five subsea wells on Garden Banks Block 605. During the first quarter of 2009, the Ocean Star semisub was contracted and scheduled to spud an exploratory well on the prospect.
The Winter discovery was made on June 2, 2009. The drilling encountered roughly 44 feet (13 meters) of net hydrocarbon pay in two sands. When drilling commenced, the well was temporarily abandoned for further exploration and appraisal ...
Located on Garden Banks Block 605 in a water depth of 1,066 meters in the Gulf of Mexico is the Winter discovery. Newfield is operator and has a 30% working interest in the Winter field. Additional partners include Apache Corporation 25%, Deep Gulf Energy 25% and Royal Offshore 20%.
In July 2008, Newfield Exlporation was granted approval for the drilling of five subsea wells on Garden Banks Block 605. During the first quarter of 2009, the Ocean Star semisub was contracted and scheduled to spud an exploratory well on the prospect.
The Winter discovery was made on June 2, 2009. The drilling encountered roughly 44 feet (13 meters) of net hydrocarbon pay in two sands. When drilling commenced, the well was temporarily abandoned for further exploration and appraisal drilling in the area. The partners are considering various development options for the Winter field.
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Newfield Mulling Winter Development Options
Type: Status Update
Jul. 2012 - Deep Gulf Energy reported that the Winter discovery, which was drilled in June 2009, is temporarily abandoned as various development options are under consideration. The discovery is in close proximity to the DGE operated GB 339 Sargent well that is tied-back to the GB 72 fixed platform.
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Newfield Exploration Scores Another Discovery at its Winter Prospect
Type: New Discovery
Jun. 2009 - A discovery was made at the Winter prospect in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico by Newfield. The Winter discovery, located in approximately 3,400 feet (1,036 meters) of water on Garden Banks Block 605, was drilled by the Ocean Star semisub. The drilling encountered 44 feet (13 meters) of net hydrocarbon pay in two sands. The well was temporarily abandoned and various development options are under consideration.
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Apache Take Stake in Winter Prospect
Type: Acreage Acquisition
Mar. 2009 - According to the MMS Apache has acquired a 25% stake in the Winter prospect on Garden Banks block 605 effective February 5, 2009. Newfield remains the operator with a 30% interest, while the remaining interest is held by Royal Offshore with 20%, Deep Gulf Energy LP with 12.5% and Deep Gulf Energy II LLC with 12.5%.
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The Ocean Star Completes Drilling at Newfield's Winter Prospect
Type: Status Update
Feb. 2009 - Diamond's Ocean Star semisub rig has moved off Newfield's Winter prospect at Garden Banks 605. The operator has not announced the findings.
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Newfield Set to Spud Winter Prospect on Garden Banks 605
Type: Status Update
Jan. 2009 - RigLogix report shows that Diamond's Ocean Star is scheduled to spud an exploratory well on Newfield's Winter prospect located on Garden Banks 605 at the end of January. Newfield acquired GB 605 in October 2007 at the MMS Central Gulf of Mexico Lease Sale #205.
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Winter
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Discovery (Drilled) - Jun 2009 to -
Garden Banks Block 605 encountered approximately 44' of net hydrocarbon pay in two sands. The well was temporarily abandoned and various development options are under consideration.
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Exploratory Drilling - Jan 29, 2009 to Jun 2009
Diamond's Ocean Star is scheduled to drill Exploratory well on GB605.
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Bright Spot - Mar 01, 2008 to Jan 2009
Newfield picked up GB605 at the 10/3/2007 Central GOM Lease Sale #205 with a bid of 6718900.00; Lease expiration 2/28/2018.
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The following table provides you with a detailed record of each addition and update made to this project by the SubseaIQ team.
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DATE |
DAYS AGO |
| Activity Added |
Jul 25, 2012 |
329 |
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| Field Updated |
Jul 25, 2012 |
329 |
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| Field Updated |
Oct 20, 2011 |
608 |
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| Field Updated |
Dec 10, 2009 |
1287 |
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| Field Updated |
Nov 05, 2009 |
1322 |
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| Field Updated |
Sep 29, 2009 |
1359 |
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| Field Updated |
Aug 27, 2009 |
1392 |
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| Field Updated |
Jul 28, 2009 |
1422 |
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| Project Description Updated |
Jul 27, 2009 |
1423 |
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| Field Updated |
Jun 19, 2009 |
1461 |
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| Project Description Added |
Jun 03, 2009 |
1477 |
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| Field Updated |
Jun 02, 2009 |
1478 |
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| Activity Added |
Jun 02, 2009 |
1478 |
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| Activity Added |
Mar 27, 2009 |
1545 |
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| Field Status Added |
Mar 10, 2009 |
1562 |
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| Activity Added |
Feb 15, 2009 |
1585 |
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| Activity Added |
Jan 23, 2009 |
1608 |
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| Field Status Added |
Jan 23, 2009 |
1608 |
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| Field Added |
Jan 23, 2009 |
1608 |
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| Field Name |
Winter |
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| Discovery Date |
Jun 2009 |
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| Block |
Garden Banks 605 |
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| Reserve Type |
Gas |
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| Current Status |
Discovery (Drilled) |
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| Water Depth |
1,066 m / 3,518 ft |
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