In late March 2018, Repsol was reported to have intersected a 78 m gross column of oil in the Ivela 1 wildcat, Luna Muetse permit (Block E13). Though the reservoir has very good proprieties, the discovery is non-commercial. The well was spudded on 27 January 2018 with the Seadrillâs âWest Capellaâ Ultra-deepwater drillship in 2,662 m of water.     The well has a planned TD of 6,200 m and targets in the early Cretaceous Gamba-Dentale pre-salt formations.  Repsol operates the block with a 60% interest and partner Woodside holds the remaining 40% interests.  Background information  In mid-2015, CGG completed a 35,000 sq km 3D and 9,900 km 2D seismic multiclients surveys offshore south of Gabon. The survey covers F12, E12, F13, E13, D13, G13, D14, G14, F14 and F15 blocks. The data acquisition started in late September 2014 using the âOceanic Endeavourâ, the âOceanic Endeavourâ, âGeowave Voyagerâ and âGeo Caribbeanâ vessels.  Repsol was among the seven companies selected on 21 July 2014 by Gabonese Government as the winners of its offshore licensing round and on 8 August 2014, Repsol was awarded the Block E13 (Luna Muetse).
Ivela 1 (Repsol 60% op, Woodside 40%) in Luna Muetse (E13) block, P&A, dry well, ca 8m net over 78 gross column, defined from gas shows and pressure gradient. Gamba and Dentale sst have been found of good quality but water-bearing, with some oil shows (fluorescence). 