Cuba and China carry out the final studies on the VDW-1012 well, located in the Matanzas town of Boca de Camarioca, in order to begin oil and gas production.
The official newspaperGiron He noted that experts from both countries are analyzing the well, which is in the final stage of preparation for commissioning.
Located near the town of Boca de Camarioca, in the municipality of Cárdenas, this project, managed by the Centro Petroleum Drilling and Extraction Company (EPEPC), the VDW-1012 has represented a major technological challenge, the newspaper points out. .
He explains that this has been built with Chinese technology and is considered one of the longest and most difficult wells to build in the world.
Every aspect of the project has been meticulously studied to ensure smooth operation once oil and gas extraction begins, experts say.
The well has a length of 8,047 meters and a vertical depth of 1,700 meters, and also extends 7,000 meters offshore.
Its construction involved crossing areashighly drained by production from other nearby wells, details the publication.
EPEPC-Centro completed the drilling phase in 546 days.
In the midst of a serious fuel crisis that has plunged Cuba into blackouts and transportation shortages, the government is keeping its hopes in oil drilling.
Last month it was announced that theUnión Cuba Petróleo (CUPET), in collaboration with Chinese specialists, had completed the work for the exploitation of the well, near Varadero.
In August 2023, the search for high-quality oil near the province of Matanzas by the Australian company Melbana Energy was also announced.
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