October 31, according to media reports, the world's largest mining company BHP Billiton, Australia October 30 spokesman said the company recently in the two existing wells in the Gulf of Mexico has gained significant oil discovery.
The spokesman said, the international consortium is held by Australia's BHP Billiton operator of the Shenzi field two existing wells - Shenzi-G104 wells and Shenzi-8 Well - were found in the thickness of 170 m and 30 m reservoir. According to the spokesman, this is two existing wells are ultra-deep, depth of more than 7800 meters.
In the Shenzi oil field, the Australian BHP Billiton has a 44% stake in Spain's Repsol, U.S. Hess Corporation each own 28% of the shares.
Nov. 2, 2009
