BW Energy finds substantial oil at Gabon’s Bourdon prospect

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BW Energy finds substantial oil at Gabon’s Bourdon prospect

Exploration and production (E&P) firm BW Energy has discovered substantial oil at the Bourdon prospect within the Dussafu Licence offshore Gabon.

BW Energy Confirms Major Oil Discovery in Gabon

BW Energy has confirmed a significant oil discovery at the Bourdon prospect in the Dussafu License offshore Gabon, strengthening its reserve base and paving the way for future developments in the region.   The company’s second sidetrack well, DBM-1 ST2, revealed good reservoir and fluid quality, indicating substantial potential for commercial extraction.  According to management estimates, 56 million barrels of oil are in place at the Bourdon pr…

BW Energy appraisal well confirms potential for future Bourdon development cluster - Drilling Contractor

BW Energy’s second sidetrack DBM-1 ST2 well confirmed the substantial oil discovery with good reservoir and fluid quality of the Bourdon prospect in the Dussafu License offshore Gabon, announced on 7 March 2025. Management estimates indicate 56 million barrels oil in place of which approximately 25 million barrels are considered recoverable. “The appraisal well confirms … The post BW Energy appraisal well confirms potential for future Bourdon de…