Bit of info14 Dec 2019 09:48
From RNS,
Gazelle-1 Results
RNS Number : 1423Q
Petro Matad Limited
17 October 2019
Results of drilling/logging of Gazelle-1
Petro Matad Limited, the AIM quoted Mongolian oil explorer, announces the results of drilling and logging operations at the Gazelle-1 well in the north of Block XX, eastern Mongolia and also provides an operational update.
Gazelle-1
The Gazelle-1 well has been drilled with the DQE Rig 40105 to a total depth of 2550 metres and wireline logging has been completed. The Lower Tsagaantsav reservoir objective was encountered at 2280 metres, 20 metres deeper than the pre-drill prognosis. The interval penetrated was shale dominated and no hydrocarbon pay was identified on the logs. In the Upper Tsagaantsav reservoir objective, good wet gas shows were recorded throughout a predominantly shale prone section. 3 metres of net oil pay in good quality sandstone have been defined on the logs.
Casing is now being run on Gazelle-1 and the well will be suspended pending further evaluation.
The Company's pre-drill interpretation of this area highlighted the possibility for a 'pinch-out' of the Lower and Upper Tsagaantsav sands, which could set up potentially material stratigraphic traps in the southern extension of the Tamsag Basin. The Gazelle-1 information will help better define these traps and their potential size within Block XX. Not a write off yet, Heron 1 will be the focus for 2020, +2,+3 and 4, and let's also remember the Raptors too. Plenty of things to look forward to. GLA