Let the big boys wait9 Aug 2020 17:12
I'd be disappointed if Chinook spud came out this week as 3 to 5 days to set up a land based rig while sometimes a bit more.
The rig has been on site 18 days roughly . The site was ready for the rig to come straight in and start operations . Sites should always be ready for the rig to start straight away for obvious reasons .
Of course they could come out with news that its on its way and is down to such at such representing a week plus of drilling but if Paul doesn't feel the need do this then who am to question his thinking at this stage.
Id much prefer a report a few weeks into the drill with them saying all is going well and when we have news as always you will be the first to know.
I certainly don't want big spikes but a a slow rise up to results and again afterwards . That could be hard if Chinook is another world class find on casc doorstep. Touchstone could of found a new play across the block and if Chinook comes in that will be 3 strikes across the block which will start to confirm that is exactly the case. If both casc deep and Royston comes in well you work it out what that block is worth to Touchstone without even putting another drill in the ground.
And if it does come off then will look across at us with green eyes.
Buy out I believe next year if these next 3 wells are outstanding . For how much I haven't a clue but I would have to be a bloody good offer for us to except it .
I hold and add because I believe Touchstone could not hold out on a very good offer .
Very excited about these 3 drills .