Budget22 Sep 2024 12:31
Budget
Quoted costs for drilling at Ingomar and Rudyard have come in below budget:
The quoted cost for drilling and appraising the Clink #1 well at Ingomar is approximately $2,130,000 including extended well test but excluding contingencies. Significant savings were achieved using local suppliers from within the state of Montana, reducing mobilisation costs and standing-time charges.
The estimated cost for drilling and appraising the Darwin #1 well at Rudyard is approximately $1,980,000 including extended well test but excluding contingencies. The cost of drilling at Rudyard is lower than Ingomar due to the shallower target depth at ~5,500ft at Rudyard compared to ~8,000ft at Ingomar.
The Company benefits from relatively low drilling costs in Montana compared with other jurisdictions as well as from savings made by the Company in vendor selection. Expected savings to be achieved will help maintain adequate funding for planned development activities after completing the two-well Q3 2024 drilling campaign. These activities may include project pipeline growth, detailed plant engineering and construction financing.
Infrastructure in the area is plentiful, in part, thanks to extensive historical oil and gas development nearby. Roads, rail and three phase power are all easily accessible at site, allowing for rapid and low-cost construction of a simple pressure swing adsorption plant and rapid commercialisation of the Project.