RE: Interesting1 May 2026 06:54
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Shallow drilling targets in Guyana are currently gaining significant attention as operators move beyond the deepwater Stabroek block into shallower, lower-cost, and potentially high-reward areas of the Guyana-Suriname Basin. As of early 2026, the focus is on Tertiary-age channels and updip sections of known hydrocarbon trends.Key Shallow Drilling Targets & Developments (2026):Stabroek Block (Shallow Prospects): ExxonMobil is actively targeting shallow-water prospects within the prolific Stabroek Block, utilizing rigs like the Noble Developer for specific one-well contracts, according to OilNOW's Facebook post on April 30, 2026.Orinduik Block: The Joe-1 discovery, announced in September 2019, identified a shallow, clean, Upper Tertiary age channel sandstone. This successful, cost-effective, shallow-water discovery opened a new play type in the region, providing a model for future exploration, Eco Oil & Gas reported.Corentyne Block (Wei-1 Well): CGX and Frontera Energy discovered 114 feet (35 meters) of net pay in the Wei-1 well, located about 200 kilometers offshore, notes Offshore Energy. The well targeted Maastrichtian, Campanian, and Santonian aged stacked sands, indicating strong potential for shallow oil resources.S4 and S7 Shallow Blocks: Following Guyana's 2022 licensing round, the government has moved to explore shallow blocks, including S4 (awarded to a consortium including PETRONAS, TotalEnergies, and QatarEnergy) and S7 (awarded to Cybele Energy).Guyana-Suriname Basin Trends: The "Golden Lane" in the Stabroek block is a primary target, described by Brazil Energy Insight as a structurally high area where oil accumulates in high-quality sandstone, as proven by the Lukanani-1 and Barreleye-1 wells.Regional Context:A 25,000 km² multi-client 3D seismic survey is currently underway in 2026 to map shallow-water acreage south of the Stabroek block.The shift to shallower waters is driven by the desire for smaller capital commitments and shorter development times.Note: The information regarding specific, active drilling campaigns is accurate as of May 2026.Eco Provides Guyana Operational Update24 Oct 2019 — “The Joe‐1 discovery on the Orinduik Block, announced in September 2019, is in a shallow, clean, Upper Tertiary age channel sandst...Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas PlcExxonMobil Guyana has awarded the Noble Developer a one ...30 Apr 2026 — ExxonMobil Guyana has awarded the Noble Developer a one-well contract at a day rate of US$375,000 to drill a prospect in the Stabr...Facebook·OilNOWOilNOW - Facebook30 Apr 2026 — OilNOW - READ MORE HERE: https://oilnow.gy/news/exxonmobil-targets-shallow-water-prospect-in-stabroek-block-with-noble-developer-r...Facebook·OilNOWShow all