Santos Under Way At Beetaloo Basin Test in EP 161
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Description
Santos Ltd. has spudded a horizontal shale gas well, #2H-Tanumbirini in EP 161, in the Beetaloo Sub-basin in Northern Territory, Australia. The venture has a planned depth of 4,800 m. Hydraulic fracturing is planned in 10-20 stages in mid-Velkerri B Shale horizontal sections with an extended flow test to follow. Once completed, the rig will be moved to drill #3H Tanumbirini. It will also be fractured in 10-20 stages in the horizontal sections of the well. After completion, a flow test is planned. Adelaide-based Santos is the operator of EP 161 with a 75% working interest and Tamboran holds a 25% working interest.
Description
Santos Ltd. has spudded a horizontal shale gas well, #2H-Tanumbirini in EP 161, in the Beetaloo Sub-basin in Northern Territory, Australia. The venture has a planned depth of 4,800 m. Hydraulic fracturing is planned in 10-20 stages in mid-Velkerri B Shale horizontal sections with an extended flow test to follow. Once completed, the rig will be moved to drill #3H Tanumbirini. It will also be fractured in 10-20 stages in the horizontal sections of the well. After completion, a flow test is planned. Adelaide-based Santos is the operator of EP 161 with a 75% working interest and Tamboran holds a 25% working interest.