MEO Provides Update on Gurame SE-1X Well, Indonesia

MEO Australia provided an update in relation to the Gurame SE-1X well being drilled offshore North Sumatra in the Seruway PSC using the Hercules #208 drilling rig.

Since the last report, 9 5/8” casing was run to 2,412mm MDRT before a blockage prevented mud circulation. All casing was recovered in good condition and the rig is currently running in hole to clean out and condition the well.

The forward plan is to re-run and cement 9 5/8” casing prior to drilling out into the first target reservoir, the Baong sands.

MEO’s CEO and MD Jürgen Hendrich commented on the announcement: “The blockage encountered represents an unforeseen delay in what has otherwise been a smooth running operation. We look forward to drilling out into the first objective once the 9 5/8” casing has been rerun and cemented in place.”

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LNG World News Staff, October 15, 2012; Image: MEO