Aphrodite-3 (Cyprus A-3)

Completed

Appraisal well spudded in 2023 by Chevron in Block 12

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Water Depth
1,700
meters
Total Depth
meters
Spud Year
2023
year
Result
appraisal well

Overview

Chevron-operated appraisal well in the centre of the Aphrodite field (Stena Forth drillship, May–July 2023). Confirmed the reservoir but did not increase the ~3.5 tcf recoverable estimate.

Drilling Campaign

Completed

Drilling operations completed.

Well Type
Appraisal
Result
Spud Date
1 May 2023
Completion Date
19 Jul 2023
Water Depth
1,700 m
Total Depth

Operator

Operator
Chevron
United States

Other Wells on Aphrodite

Drilled in

Block 12
Operated by Chevron

Discovery

Aphrodite
2.9-3.7 tcf estimated

Well Data

Type
Appraisal
Status
Completed
Operator
Chevron
Water Depth
1,700 m
Total Depth
Coordinates
33.16°N, 33.30°E

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