Spudded on Monday, the CL&F 28-1 well on the Acapulco prospect is expected to take 45 days to reach a total depth of 4378m, according to Petsec.
The group of prospects are located about 110km southwest of New Orleans in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
Petsec holds a non-operating 23.53% working interest and 13.25% net revenue interest in the project.