- Post-drilling laboratory analysis of the nature of the hydrocarbons determined that the well had encountered light oils.
- The Kawa 1 discovery has also emboldened exploration in surrounding blocks and shifted operators' efforts towards hydrocarbon potential in the shallow water acreage of Guyana.
- As successful exploration within the deeper waters continues to elude operators in Guyana and Suriname, the shallow water regions show promise as a second front in the overall exploration of these two countries.
For further details see:
The Shallow Waters Of Guyana And Suriname: A Promising New Exploratory Front