Apache intends to step up its exploration and development plans off the coast of Suriname, as its operations and activity in the US Permian Basin remain scaled back through the end of this year, the company said Nov. 5. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now “We completed operations on our third successful exploration test in Block 58, Kwaskwasi [offshore Suriname], which is our best well in the basin thus far. We are currently working with our partner [Total SE] on an appraisal plan, which will be submitted before year-end,” Apache President and CEO John Christmann said during the company’s Nov. 5 earnings call. Christmann said Apache started drilling a fourth exploration well, Keskesi, in mid-September, and has selected […]