The well tested at a combined rate of 1,895bopd with the short string and long string contributing 761bopd and 1,134bopd respectively, with further testing and optimization scheduled to take place. The well was drilled to a depth of 4,502mt.

Since completing the Dzheitune (Lam) B/141 well, the Astra jack-up rig has skidded to the second slot on the Dzheitune (Lam) B platform and has spudded the Dzheitune (Lam) B/145 development well.

As part of the workover program, the Iran Khazar rig has completed a work-over of the well Dzheitune (Lam) A/125. The workover operations included additional perforations that yielded incremental production of 562bopd. The Iran Khazar rig will shortly commence the side track of the Dzheitune (Lam) A/129 well.

Abdul Khalifa, CEO of Dragon Oil, said: “I am pleased to report the successful completion and initial testing of the first well B/141 from the new Dzheitune (Lam) B production platform. This is the first of eight wells planned for this platform. I am also pleased to announce that workover program for the year has commenced with the Iran Khazar rig successfully completing the workover of well Dzheitune (Lam) A/125.”