RE: 88E1 Mar 2019 07:48
Highlights: Winx-1 Exploration Well, Alaska, PANR 10% working interest
Pantheon reports that it has been advised by the operator, 88 Energy Ltd, that
· Oil shows have been observed whilst drilling in the Nanushuk in the Winx-1 exploration well between 4,460' and 4,530'
o Preliminary analysis suggests that the zone over which the shows were recorded is at the lower end of the range required for commerciality, however additional petrophysical work is necessary
· No oil shows were recorded in the shallower secondary target (Seabee turbidites)
· Forward plan is to continue drilling to TD (target depth) to test the deeper objectives
The Winx-1 exploration well intersected a zone of interest in the Nanushuk Formation between 4,460' and 4,530' on the 28th February 2019. Weak to moderate oil shows were recorded, including fluorescence and crush/cut fluorescence, whilst drilling through this zone; however, initial petrophysical analysis indicates potentially high water saturation. Additional analysis is ongoing and will be reported once available. The shallower, Seabee turbidite target at ~4,272' exhibited no evidence of hydrocarbon saturation.
The forward plan is to continue drilling ahead to TD to test the deeper objectives.