Keys points from the last RNS24 May 2019 10:59
The latest PBU yielded significantly better than expected results, with little or no apparent pressure depletion compared to the last PBU in early April. The potential positive impact on connected oil in place will therefore be thoroughly evaluated and reported in due course.
The successful Portland and Kimmeridge extended well test ("EWT") programme has now produced an aggregate volume in excess of 45,500 bbl to date, with a landmark target of 50,000 barrels set to be achieved over the coming month and prior to the start of the forthcoming horizontal well campaign. In order that the HH-2 Portland well can be drilled, the current plan envisages that once HH-1 Portland test production exceeds 25,000 bbl, production will be switched back to the Kimmeridge oil pool.
For prudent Portland reservoir management purposes and to ensure there is no detriment to the expected high performance of the HH-2 Portland horizontal well, the average pumped rate from HH-1 continues to be maintained below the previously reported 362 bopd calculated sustainable rate. As previously stated, based upon well-established reservoir engineering metrics, it is expected that HH-2 has the potential to achieve a rate of 2-3 or more times the HH-1's vertical rate of 362 bopd.
Following a successful tender process, the Company is now finalising contracts for the forthcoming drilling campaign and preparations are now well advanced for simultaneous test production and horizontal drilling operations at Horse Hill.