尼日利亚国家石油有限公司（NNPC Limited）和 FIRST 勘探与石油开发有限公司（FIRST E&P）合资企业（JV）确认在位于巴耶尔萨州浅海地区 OML 85 的桑海油田发现了重要的碳氢化合物。

该井于 2024 年 11 月 18 日开钻，旨在提高并维持合资公司未来五年的石油产量。该井在 30 米深的水中成功钻探至总深度 8,883 英尺（测量深度 (MD)）。该井在八个油藏中发现了碳氢化合物，测得超过 1,000 英尺的含碳氢化合物砂岩，其中大部分都具有优良的储层特性。

初步分析显示，该油田蕴藏着大量石油和天然气，这进一步增强了该油田的商业潜力。将进行进一步评估，包括地层测试和井数据集成，以完善资源估算并优化油田开发计划。

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited) and FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) Joint Venture (JV) have confirmed a significant hydrocarbon discovery in the Songhai Field, located in OML 85 in the shallow offshore region of Bayelsa.

The well was spudded on 18 November 2024 as part of efforts to increase and sustain the JV’s oil production over the next five years. It was successfully drilled to a total depth of 8,883 ft Measured Depth (MD) in 30 m of water. The well encountered hydrocarbons across eight reservoirs, logging over 1,000 ft of hydrocarbon-bearing sands, most of which exhibit excellent reservoir properties.

Preliminary analysis indicates substantial oil and gas volumes, reinforcing the field’s commercial potential. Further evaluations, including formation testing and well data integration, will be conducted to refine resource estimates and optimize field development plans.