Emergence of the Lower Tertiary Wilcox trend in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico

摘要

Described here is the background of the three-year wildcat drilling program in the Lower Tertiary Wilcox trend in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico (GoM).Discussed following the introduction and background covering the key BAHA,Trident and Great White discoveries in the west,are the important Cascade discovery to the east in Walker Ridge Block;and ongoing activity,and challenges to be addressed to ensure economic feasibility of the potentially prolific Wilcox trend.