Anadarko Petroleum Corporation reported the Heidelberg sidetrack appraisal well in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico successfully confirmed an extension of up to 1,500 acres.

"The Heidelberg sidetrack appraisal well was successfully drilled and defined the down-dip limits of the Heidelberg field," said Chuck Meloy, Anadarko Sr. Vice President, Worldwide Operations. "This well extends the oil/water contact down structure by approximately 700 feet, and continues to validate the field's estimated resource range, while providing support for the option of a stand-alone development. Anadarko and Heidelberg's co-owners have initiated pre-FEED (front-end engineering and design) work to evaluate development solutions with the objective of advancing commercialization of this emerging mega project."

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