The 28/9-1Y well was drilled to a total depth of 6,255ft measured depth (MD) and the initial analysis suggests a gross reservoir interval (MD) of 449ft, equivalent to a vertical reservoir thickness of 261ft; a net vertical sand thickness of 121ft; a hydrocarbon column of 173ft; and fluid levels consistent with the oil water contact seen in the Catcher discovery well.
The current phase of the Catcher area drilling program is now complete and the Galaxy II rig will be released after the completion of the 28/9-1Y well operations. In the meantime, EnCore and its co-venturers are preparing to acquire a number of new site surveys, starting this month, over additional potential drilling locations in Block 28/9.
The group is also in discussions to secure a rig for a further exploration and appraisal drilling program for the Catcher area. It is possible, though at this time uncertain, that further drilling may recommence as soon as the autumn.
Alan Booth, CEO of EnCore, said: “This is another great result. This side-track, downdip from the original Catcher discovery well, has successfully appraised the south western part of the Catcher structure and has reconfirmed our seismic interpretation and provided greater confidence in our oil in place estimates.
“Additional Cromarty sand units were developed beneath the oil water contact and we will now integrate this information into our on-going evaluation of the Catcher accumulation.”
