Three years after its oil exploration success at the Lukanani-1 well in the Stabroek Block, where they encountered 115 feet of hydro-carbon bearing sandstone, ExxonMobil Guyana (EMGL) is further exploring for oil at the Lukanani-2 well.
According to a notice from the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), they informed that EMGL had started exploration drilling at Lukanani-2 well in the Stabroek Block, with the use of drill ship MODU Stena Carron.
As many as 10 vessels using international signals will be used in the exercise. It was further explained by MARAD that drilling on the well in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) will be concluded on July 31, 2025.
“The Lukanani-2 Well Site is situated approximately 110.53 nautical miles (204.39 kilometres) off the Coast of Guyana and covers an area of 0.29 square nautical miles (1 square kilometre); bounded by the following coordinates,” MARAD said.
“All mariners are required to stay clear of these vessels and navigate with extreme caution when in the vicinity… communication can be made to these vessels or the Georgetown Lighthouse on VHF Ch. 16.”
ExxonMobil had announced its Lukanani-1 discovery, along with two other discoveries, in April 2022. The Lukanani-1 well was spud and completed by the Noble Tom Madden, which was one of four drill ships owned by Deepwater drill company Noble Corporation that had its contract with ExxonMobil Guyana extended until 2028 to operate in Guyana.
According to the company in its announcement, “the Lukanani-1 well encountered 115 feet (35 metres) of hydrocarbon-bearing sandstone and was drilled in a water depth of 4,068 feet (1,240 metres).”
ExxonMobil Guyana had previously indicated its plans to drill 30 development wells this year, with the company setting the stage for future exploration and production of oil in the Stabroek Block.
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