墨菲石油(Murphy Oil)一次性公布科特迪瓦评价井成功、越南勘探发现与首油、墨西哥湾 Chinook #8 投产等多项运营进展

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HOUSTON - Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) announced Monday an appraisal success offshore Côte d’Ivoire and an exploration discovery offshore Vietnam, according to a press release statement.
The Bubale West-1X well in Block CI-103 offshore Côte d’Ivoire reached a total measured depth of approximately 19,357 feet in 9,039 feet of water. The well encountered approximately 88 feet of net oil pay in the Turonian reservoir, with additional hydrocarbons in the deeper Albian reservoir. Murphy’s subsidiary holds an 85 percent working interest in the block and serves as operator, while Société Nationale d’Opérations Pétrolières de la Côte d’Ivoire holds 15 percent.
In Vietnam, Murphy achieved first oil from the Lac Da Vang field in Block 15-1/05 on September 27, 2026. The development is expected to reach net peak production of approximately 10-15 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2028-2029 as additional wells come online.
The company also announced the Lac Da Trang North-1X exploration well in Block 15-1/05 encountered 131 feet of net oil pay. The well was drilled to approximately 12,579 feet in 147 feet of water. Murphy’s subsidiary operates the block with a 40 percent working interest, while PetroVietnam Exploration Production Corporation holds 35 percent and SK Earthon holds 25 percent.
In the Gulf of America, the Chinook #8 development well in Walker Ridge Block 425 is now producing through the Pioneer floating production, storage and offloading vessel. The well achieved an initial gross production rate of approximately 15 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day. Murphy holds an 86.7 percent working interest in the well through its subsidiaries, with Petrobras America holding 13.3 percent.
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