英国石油公司（BP）确认了位于纳米比亚奥兰治盆地（Orange Basin）的Capricornus 1-X勘探井的初步结果。该井位于85号石油勘探许可证（Petroleum Exploration License 85）上，由Rhino Resources运营，其拥有42.5%的权益。合资公司包括Azule Energy（42.5%）、Namcor（10%）和Korres Investments（5%）。BP和Eni各持有Azule Energy 50%的权益。

Capricornus 1-X井于2月17日使用Noble Venturer钻井船开钻，于4月2日达到最大钻深，穿透了下白垩统目标层。该井发现净产层厚度38米，储层岩石物理性质良好，未观察到水界面。通过密集的电缆测井作业采集了烃类样品和侧井岩心。

除电缆采集外，该井还完成了轻质油藏的生产测试。该井在40/64英寸油嘴上实现了超过11,000立方英尺/天的地面约束流量。该井为37°API轻质油，伴生气有限，二氧化碳含量低于2%，且不含硫化氢。测试期间采集的流体样品将进行实验室研究。

该油井现在将被暂时封堵并废弃，钻井平台将被释放。

BP confirmed the preliminary results of the Capricornus 1-X exploration well in Namibia’s Orange Basin. Petroleum Exploration License 85, where the well was drilled, is operated by Rhino Resources with a working interest of 42.5%. Co-venturers are Azule Energy (42.5%), Namcor (10%), and Korres Investments (5%) BP and Eni each hold a 50% interest in Azule Energy.

The Capricornus 1-X well, spudded on 17 February using the Noble Venturer drillship, reached total depth on 2 April, penetrating the Lower Cretaceous target. The well found 38 m of net pay, with the reservoir showing good petrophysical properties and no observed water contact. Hydrocarbon samples and sidewell cores were collected through intensive wireline logging operations.

In addition to wireline acquisition, the well completed a production test across the light oil-bearing reservoir. The well achieved a surface-constrained flow rate in excess of 11,000 stb/d on a 40/64” choke. The light 37° API oil exhibited limited associated gas with less than 2% CO2 and no hydrogen sulphide. Laboratory studies will be conducted on fluid samples collected during the test.

The well will now be temporarily plugged and abandoned and the rig will be released.