RE: Boom RNS out. Asx3 Mar 2019 22:47
Highlights: Winx-1
• Primary Nanushuk targets (topsets) intersected between 4,667’ and 4,901’
o Elevated mud gas (C1-C5) associated with oil shows and increase in LWD (Logging
While Drilling) resistivity recorded within interval
o Initial interpretation encouraging based on comparison to data from nearby successful Nanushuk well
• Previously reported Upper Nanushuk Formation interval (4,460’-4,530’) remains the subject of further analysis
• The Torok Topset Sequence 4 (secondary target) was intersected at 6,052’ with elevated mud gas readings (C1-C5), oil shows and an increase in LWD resistivity recorded
• On reaching Total Depth a comprehensive wireline logging program will be implemented to further evaluate all the Nanushuk / Torok zones of interest and determine whether to proceed with production testing
Western Leases – Winx-1 Exploration Well
The Winx-1 exploration well intersected the primary Nanushuk topset targets between 4,667’ and 4,901’. Elevated mud gas readings, oil shows and an increase in LWD resistivity were observed in multiple topset features within this primary target interval of the well.
Data obtained by the Joint Venture from a nearby successful Nanushuk well has proven comparable to that observed in Winx-1 over the same topset features, providing early encouragement. These initial interpretations, whilst encouraging, should be treated with some caution as more data and analysis are required for validation.
The previously reported (1st March 2019) interim results were related to an interval in the Nanushuk Formation above the primary target zone. This interval (4,460’-4,530’) remains the subject of further analysis to determine prospectivity.
The well successfully intersected the top of the Torok Formation at 4913’. The Topset Sequence 4 sandstones (secondary target) were encountered at approximately 6052’. Elevated mud log gas readings (C1 – C5) associated with oil shows and an elevated LWD resistivity response were recorded during the drilling of this sequence.
On reaching Total Depth, the forward plan is to run a comprehensive wireline logging program over the zones of interest. Subject to the results of this program the Joint Venture will decide whether to proceed to stimulate and test the most prospective of the Nanushuk primary targets.
88E Managing Director, Dave Wall, commented: “There are early signs of encouragement at multiple horizons in the Winx well; however, it is too early to say whether these will result in a commercial discovery at this stage as more data and analysis is required.