TAG Oil has provided an update on preparations for its upcoming T-200 vertical well at the Badr Oil Field (BED-1) concession in Egypt’s Western Desert. The NDC-9 drilling rig is expected to be mobilised to the BED-1 location this month, with surface site preparation already underway and all necessary regulatory approvals secured. Drilling operations are anticipated to commence by mid-July.
The T-200 well is designed as a vertical bore targeting a planned total depth of approximately 4,250 metres, with the primary objective being the Abu Roash ‘F’ formation — a naturally fractured reservoir in which nearby wells have previously encountered lighter gravity crude oil. Drilling and completion activities are expected to take around 60 days from spud to total depth.
“The T-200 well represents the next step in TAG Oil’s ongoing evaluation of the ARF formation, and securing the NDC-9 drilling rig marks an important milestone,” said Abby Badwi, Executive Chairman and CEO of TAG Oil. “With site preparation and activities progressing as planned, we look forward to commencing drilling next month and further evaluating the production potential of this reservoir.”
Source: energy-pedia.com