The well had peak rates during the test of 14.4 million cubic feet while still restricted.
These results are very encouraging in light of the fact that the horizontal length of the c-20-E is 50% of typical Montney horizontal lengths with only 50% of the typical stimulated reservoir volume. A pressure survey also confirmed that the Upper Montney is 41% over-pressured.
The c-20-E was drilled in the first quarter of 2010 and initially completed in June 2010.
The company also reports the completion of the fracturing and production testing on its Portage 3-12-82-26.
The operator performed a five-stage fracture treatment comprised of 25 perforated intervals over the 1826m lateral and placement of 1500 tonnes of sand, which is 2.2 times the volume of sand and 2.2 times the perforated intervals as were conducted on the first horizontal well at Peace River, the c-20-E.
The operator reduced the number of frac stages from the original design by expanding the treated interval per frac stage.
Over a 16-day flow test period, the well had a peak flow-rate of 4.5 million cubic feet per day and an end rate of 1.2 million cubic feet per day. The company believes that this end rate was adversely affected by persistent water and sand production and that improved long-term performance is possible.
