In mid-July 2020, Shell Offshore acquired 100% WI and operatorship in Mississippi Canyon Block MC 476 from LLOG Exploration Offshore. The transaction is effective as of 1 April 2020. The block lies adjacent to MC 475, the site of Shellâs 2016 G35335 1 NFW, targeting the Leesburg prospect, believed to be part of the Norphlet play. The company reportedly encountered only residual oil in the well. Following completion of the transaction, Shell Offshore is now the operator and sole interest-holder (100% WI + Op) in MC 476.
(GOM b.) Shell Offshore acquired 100% WI and operatorship in Mississippi Canyon Block MC 476 from LLOG Exploration Offshore.