OREANDA-NEWS. August 31, 2012. In the framework of the contract with JV "Vietsovpetro" jack-up drilling rig "Murmanskaya" finished drilling the well ThT-1X offshore Vietnam when it had reached the target depth of 3671 metres.

Currently testing the prospective horizons in exposed geological section is being conducted.

During testing the first prospect (Upper Oligocene sandstones) in interval of 3493 – 3634 m light oil flow rate was 214 cubic metres a day. Oil density is 0,82 – 0,85 g/cc.

Second prospect (Oligocene sandstones) was tested in interval of 3422 – 3472 m. Oil and gas flow was achieved. Works on testing this prospect for getting reservoir data and formation fluid withdrawal rates are being conducted.

The results of the well testing hold out a hope of discovering another offshore field in Vietnam – "White Hare".

The structure "White Hare" was considered to be prospective in the Geological Prospecting and Exploration plan realization. It is located in North-West of the Block 09-1, where also "White Tiger" and "Dragon" fields being developed by JV "Vietsovpetro" are located.