Galilee Energy begins drilling Zydeco-1 well on Louisiana Gulf Coast
Key takeaways
- The well was officially spudded, signalling the transition from preparation and rig-up to active drilling operations, according to the company.
- Initial work on Zydeco-1 involves drilling and setting 9-5/8in casing at around 2,200ft true vertical depth (TVD).
- Plans then call for the setting of 7in casing at approximately 9,319ft TVD, before advancing towards the Upper Tweedle at approximately 9,577ft TVD and the Lower Tweedle at roughly 9,975ft TVD.
Galilee Energy begins drilling Zydeco-1 well on Louisiana Gulf Coast Initial work on Zydeco-1 involves drilling and setting 9-5/8in casing at around 2 · Offshore Technology Salong Debbarma Thu, July 2, 2026 at 9:57 PM GMT+7 2 min read Galilee Energy has commenced drilling at the Zydeco-1 well in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, marking the start of its first drilling campaign on the US Gulf Coast.
The well was officially spudded, signalling the transition from preparation and rig-up to active drilling operations, according to the company. Galilee Energy holds a 100% working interest and a 70% net revenue interest in the Zydeco Oil & Gas Project.
Initial work on Zydeco-1 involves drilling and setting 9-5/8in casing at around 2,200ft true vertical depth (TVD). Operations are set to progress with further drilling and logging through the Homeseekers B-sand.