康菲石油澳大利亚公司正在推进在维多利亚州和塔斯马尼亚州近海奥特威盆地联邦水域开展多井勘探活动的计划。奥特威勘探钻井计划涵盖许可证编号为VIC/P79和T/49P的区块。

该计划最多批准钻探六口井，预计前两口井将于2025年底前使用Transocean Equinox半潜式钻井平台完成钻探。每口井预计耗时30至40天，最长工期为90天，以应对天气和作业延误。

此次作业将包括钻井前的海底勘测，以确认安全的锚泊位置，因为钻井平台将停泊在水深约50至500米的区域。最多三艘支援船将提供后勤和待命保障，直升机将负责人员接送。

根据勘探结果，这项工作可能会促成盆地内的评价和开发钻井，为澳大利亚水域的钻井平台和服务提供商提供更多机会。

ConocoPhillips Australia is progressing plans for a multi-well exploration campaign in Commonwealth waters of the Otway Basin, offshore Victoria and Tasmania. The Otway Exploration Drilling Program covers permits VIC/P79 and T/49P.

Up to six wells are approved under the program, with the initial two expected to be drilled by late 2025 using the Transocean Equinox semisubmersible. Each well is anticipated to take 30-40 days to complete, with a maximum duration of 90 days to allow for weather and operational delays.

The campaign will include seabed surveys ahead of drilling to confirm safe anchor locations, as the rig will be moored in water depths ranging from roughly 50–500 m. Up to three support vessels will provide logistics and standby coverage, and helicopters will handle crew transfers.

Depending on exploration outcomes, the work could lead to appraisal and development drilling in the basin, offering extended opportunities for rig and service providers in Australian waters.