en.Wedoany.com Reported - Occidental Petroleum recently made exploration progress at the Bandit prospect in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The well is located in Green Canyon Block 680, approximately 125 miles south of the Louisiana coast, and discovered high-quality crude oil in Miocene formations. The company stated that it is currently evaluating test results with partners to determine the subsequent development plan.

This Bandit prospect discovery is being advanced by Occidental Petroleum with a 45.375% working interest, with partners including Chevron U.S.A. Inc. holding a 37.125% interest, and Woodside Energy (USA) Inc. holding a 17.5% interest. Due to the project's proximity to existing offshore infrastructure, the Bandit prospect has the potential to be connected via subsea pipelines to nearby facilities operated by Occidental, providing a more flexible path for future development.

Jeff Simmons, Senior Vice President of Subsurface Technology and Chief Petroleum Technologist at Occidental, said, "Occidental is focused on strengthening our portfolio in the Gulf of Mexico. We believe this discovery demonstrates the continued importance of the Gulf of Mexico as a reliable source of domestic oil supply."

Occidental stated that results from the Bandit prospect will continue to be analyzed, with next steps subject to partner decisions on the project's future actions. As a key area for U.S. offshore exploration and development, the Gulf of Mexico has long been a focal region for oil and gas companies to advance the evaluation of new discoveries and tie-back development.

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