Blowouts - 1995
| Date: | 03-JAN-1995 | Operator: | Agip Petroleum Company, Inc. |
| Investigation: | None | Activity: | Exploration |
| Lease: | G12901 | Event(s): | Blowout |
| Area: | South Marsh | Operation: | Drilling |
| Block: | 250 | Cause: | Equipment Failure |
| Rig/Platform: | Marine XVII | Water Depth: | 27' |
Remarks: Well #1 broached to the surface after reaching total depth (T.D.) and taking a kick. During the kill operation, a hole developed in the surface casing that allowed the influx to broach around the conductor shoe. The well bridged over within a couple of days with no injuries or pollution.