Daenerys: The Gulf of America/Mexico’s biggest discovery since 2017
Evaluating Talos' high-impact find using Lens Subsurface and our new Prospect Valuation module
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Jessica Ciosek
Senior Manager, Energy Research
Jessica Ciosek
Senior Manager, Energy Research
Jessica Ciosek, VP of Exploration & Subsurface Research focuses on deepwater, industry trends, and market adaptation.
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James Blackwood
Research Analyst, Upstream
James Blackwood
Research Analyst, Upstream
James joined Wood Mackenzie in 2023 supporting research on the US Gulf of Mexico
View James Blackwood's full profileTalos Energy’s Daenerys discovery in the Walker Ridge area is the most material Gulf of America/Mexico (GoA) oil find since 2017. In this exclusive video, Wood Mackenzie experts use Lens Subsurface and our new Prospect Valuation module to assess its commercial potential and development viability.
The Prospect Valuation module builds on the framework of our upstream asset valuation tools, incorporating subsurface insights, fiscal terms, and development concepts. This allows for integrated scenario testing within the Lens platform.
In the video, we cover:
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How Daenerys benchmarks against other recent GoA discoveries
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Key development options and value drivers
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Strategic implications for Talos and regional operators
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A demonstration of how the new module enables rapid, flexible prospect valuation
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Prospect Valuations
The Lens Subsurface Prospect Valuations tool uses Wood Mackenzie’s subsurface expertise and upstream data to build discounted cash flow models for mature offshore prospects.
It enables users to screen, benchmark and value drill-ready opportunities from a global dataset. This supports exploration teams in portfolio decisions, competitor analysis and opportunity prioritisation.
