OGX started drilling the first development well at Gaviao Real in Block BT-PN-8 in September, using the Queiroz Galvao-owned QG-1 land rig.

“Additional data obtained from the drill stem test carried out at the GVR-1D well indicates that the well has a production potential of up to 3.5 million cubic metres per day in absolute open flow, but we intend to produce around 20% of that from each well,” said OGX exploration & production ­director Paulo Mendonca.

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