Strike Energy said that operations in PEL 96 at the Southern Cooper Basin gas project are continuing to schedule with production testing operations at Klebb 1 and Le Chiffre 1 underway.
Pumping operations at Klebb 1 commenced on Friday, 31 October with water production rates of up to 600 bbls of water per day being achieved during initial commissioning. Water flow rates have steadily declined with approximately 3,000 bbls of water produced to date. Reduction in reservoir pressure has also been observed with increasing gas shows noted at surface.
As at 6:00am on 10 November, Klebb 2 had reached total depth of 2,115m and production casing has been run and cemented. The well will now be completed for production testing.
Pumping operations at Le Chiffre 1 commenced on Saturday, November 8 with commissioning ongoing. Gas shows have already been observed at surface.
Production testing will continue with water and gas flow rates and pressures observed. Flow rates and pressure drawdown will continue to be conservatively managed to minimise potential for reservoir damage and ensure steady progress towards sustained gas flow at surface.
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