By: Franyi Sarmiento, Ph.D., Inspenet, August 16, 2022
Ecopetrol announced that the Gorgon-2 exploratory and delimiting well proved the presence of gas in ultra-deep waters in the southern Colombian Caribbean, with a water column of about 2,400 meters, the largest ever drilled in Colombia, and a total depth of more than 4,000 meters.
[post_relacionado]The well, located approximately 70 kilometers off the Caribbean coast, was drilled with a state-of-the-art deepwater vessel.
The well confirms the extension of the gas discovery made in 2017 in Gorgon-1 and ratifies the existence of an offshore gas province in Colombia, where the Kronos (2015) and Purple Angel (2017) discoveries were also made, which are now part of the South Caribbean.
Gas is one of the fundamental energy sources for national supply and the energy transition, and is used daily by more than 10 million Colombian families.
According to a statement from Ecopetrol, this achievement was possible thanks to the joint work with national and regional authorities and the exceptional performance of the professionals involved in the operation, which includes a talented group of Colombians. “This province is being consolidated in 16 years of work, in which a detailed analysis and evaluation of the potential was carried out, and then wells were drilled in alliance with world-class companies,” the statement said.
Ecopetrol and Shell (operator) are currently partners in the South Caribbean blocks (Col-5, Fuerte Sur and Purple Angel), with 50% participation each.
This material from the ecopetrol.com.co portal was edited for clarity, style and length.
Source and infographics: https://www.ecopetrol.com.co/wps/portal/Home/es/noticias/detalle/gorgon2