RE:Gulf of Mexico permeability A big reason it's being written off is lack of proof...they didn't get MDT data. They are focusing on what they can prove. IMO this means they are focused on achieving a deal now more than ever. They are willing to truncate the Santonian to achieve that. It sucks for everyone because they could have saved half the money spent, if not more, had they focused on the Maas & Camp in the first place and never drilled deeper.