Second frack planned at Nilson well26 Sep 2024 07:52
Second frack planned at Nilson well.
Todays RNS is possibly one of the most important that Voyager Life has
issued.
You may find it beneficial to read the full RNS but one or two salient points:
1) Nilson production, containing approximately 0.6% helium, has been rising with associated water volumes decreasing.
2) Fully funded programme to carry out more substantial frack to stimulate greater production.
3) As M3 Helium's management hoped for, the Nilson well exhibited shale-like response behavior following the first frack including a sharp increase in gas production, followed by a corresponding sharp decline over the following days. However, unlike shale, the Nilson well has subsequently increased in production, steadily over time, while associated water volumes have steadily decreased. As of 22 September 2024, the Nilson well was producing 34,000 cubic feet per day (34 Mcfd) containing approximately 0.6% helium, along with approximately 22 barrels of water.
4) The frack operation is anticipated to cost in the region of US$170,000. Given the unexpected, but very pleasing, behaviour from the Nilson well, an operation of this magnitude was not in M3 Helium's or Voyager's original plan. Nevertheless, should the operation succeed then the implications for the two companies' future operations in the Hugoton, being the largest conventional gas field in North America, could be significant.
5) Nick Tulloch, Chief Executive Officer of Voyager, said: "Conventional oil & gas theory is that well production declines over time. The fact that Nilson has been steadily rising since coming on production last month is remarkable.
RKB