Chrysaor discovers hydrocarbons in southern North Sea

Chrysaor discovered hydrocarbons from logs and cuttings on entering the reservoir in the Jerv 15/12-25 exploration well in production licence (PL) 973, south of Grevling and Storskrymten discoveries in the southern North Sea, partner OKEA ASA said in a release on the 17^th March.

Coring will now be initiated.

The well was drilled by the COSL Innovator as the first of a two-well programme.

Reservoir operations are at an early stage, and results are not yet available.

Chrysaor is operator of PL973 (50%) with partners OKEA (30%) and Petoro AS (20%).

Source: Oil & Gas Journal