Technical illustration of offshore exploration drilling at the Aphrodite-3 (Cyprus A-3) well

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 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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