Iñau-X3D and Yapucaiti-X1 wells aim to explore reservoirs in Huamampampa, Icla and Santa Rosa

This YPFB release was published using machine translation.

Sucre, May 23 2024 (AN-YPFB).- The drilling operations of the Iñau-X3D (IÑA-X3D) and Yapucaiti-X1 (YAP-X1) wells will allow Yacimientos Petrolófilos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) to explore the existing hydrocarbon potential in the the Huamampampa, Icla and Santa Rosa formations.

“They are two large-scale projects that are currently being executed in the Southern Sub-Andean region and that have great gas potential. Civil works have already begun for the road and plank, for the subsequent drilling of both wells,” said Armin Dorgathen Tapia, president of the state oil company.

Both prospects, operated by the National Exploration and Exploitation Management of YPFB, are located in the department of Chuquisaca and are part of the Upstream Reactivation Plan (PRU) which includes the drilling of 27 wells, a strategy that aims to replenish and increase reserves. hydrocarbons in the medium and long term.

YAPUCAITI-X1

The Yapucaiti-X1 well is located in the Hernando Siles province in the Huacareta area, a traditional oil zone for hydrocarbon exploration.

Vertical drilling of the well is scheduled for next July. At an approximate depth of 6,280 meters, the hydrocarbon potential existing in the Devonian sediment reservoirs, in the Huamampampa, Icla and Santa Rosa formations, will be investigated. In the road work, planking and well drilling, the state oil company will invest approximately USD 89.5 million.

IÑAU-X3D

The Iñau-X3D well is located in the Luis Calvo province in the Iñau area, deployed in the traditional oil zone of the country.

“The drilling of the well, scheduled for next October, aims to reach a depth of 5,805 meters and aims to investigate the hydrocarbon potential of the Devonian sandstones of the Huamampampa, Icla and Santa Rosa formations,” indicated Fernando Arteaga Pinto, national manager. of Exploration and Exploitation of YPFB.

The investment associated with the construction of the road, planking and drilling of the IÑA-X3D exploratory well is approximately USD 78.3 million.