**Talos Energy Makes Headway in Gulf of Mexico Drilling and Tiebacks**
Talos Energy, a leading player in the offshore oil and gas industry, has provided a significant update on its drilling and tieback operations in the Gulf of Mexico (GoM). The company continues to push forward with its ambitious exploration and development plans, leveraging its robust portfolio of projects.
**Katmai West #2 Drilling**
One of the key highlights is the ongoing drilling of the high-impact Katmai West #2 well. Scheduled to reach total depth in early 2025, this appraisal well aims to further explore the field and potentially add significant reserves to the initial discovery well in the west fault block. The Katmai West #2 well is part of a three-well exploration program utilizing the West Vela drillship, underscoring Talos’ commitment to strategic and tactical drilling activities[4].
**Daenerys Subsalt Exploration Well**
Following the completion of the Katmai West #2 well, the West Vela drillship will shift its focus to drilling the potentially high-impact Daenerys subsalt exploration well. Targeting resources estimated at 100 to 300 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe), this well is expected to be drilled in early 2025. The Daenerys well is part of the Walker Ridge area and will significantly enhance Talos’ exploration portfolio[4].
**Helms Deep Subsalt Prospect**
Next in line for the West Vela drillship is the Helms Deep subsalt prospect. This amplitude-supported, near-infrastructure Pliocene prospect is anticipated to hold resources ranging from 17 to 27 MMboe. Drilling is expected to begin soon, with a planned depth of approximately 18,000 feet, aiming to unlock additional reserves for Talos[4].
**Tiebacks and Production Enhancements**
In addition to these new exploratory wells, Talos is actively involved in production tiebacks and enhancements. The Sunspear discovery well, completed in July 2023, is nearing production tieback to the Prince platform. This project is expected to commence production in the second quarter of 2024, further boosting Talos’ production capacities. The company also mentioned that a new downhole water injection well at the Lobster field started injecting water into the BUL-1 sand in May, paving the way for increased hydrocarbon production over the next 12-18 months[4].
**Monument Discovery