Yorktown well costs rise again to $80 million

Devon Energy says the projected cost of its operated Yorktown exploration well in deepwater Gulf of Mexico is now $80 million, up from previous estimates of $55 million, $65 million and $76 million. Yorktown, located in 2,100 feet of water on Mississippi Canyon Block 886, was spud nearly a year ago....

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