ONGC Videsh has  encountered exciting result in its well Mariposa-1 which is under drilling in  CPO-5 block of Colombia. ONGC Videsh is the operator of the block and holds 70%  P.I. and Amerisur Resources holds the remaining 30%.

Drilling commenced in  the well Mariposa-1 on 24 March 2017. The well was directionally drilled to a  total depth of 11,556 feet (MD). Electric Log analysis indicates the presence  of approximately 120 feet of oil saturated net pay in the Lower Sands Unit 3 of  the Une Formation. Good hydrocarbon shows of oil and gas were also encountered  while drilling this section. The well is currently under conditioning to run  and cement a 7” production liner in order to initiate the testing program.

Corporate Communications,
ONGC Videsh Limited, New Delhi