Covington, LA – June 1, 2015 – LLOG Exploration (LLOG) and its partners Ridgewood Energy(1) and Stone Energy Corporation (NYSE: SGY) have drilled a successful exploration test at the Viosca Knoll 959 “Crown & Anchor” prospect. The initial exploratory well encountered greater than 50 feet of net oil bearing sand in a high-quality Miocene reservoir. LLOG owns 60% working interest in the discovery. LLOG is evaluating regional hosts regarding subsea development options for the project.
(1) Ridgewood Energy consists of entities managed by Ridgewood Energy (which includes Riverstone designated affiliates)
About LLOG
LLOG Exploration Company L.L.C. is a privately owned and operated oil and gas firm with corporate headquarters in Covington, Louisiana and offices in Scott, Louisiana and Houston, Texas. LLOG is one of the largest privately owned oil and gas companies in the U.S. and the largest private producer in the Gulf of Mexico.