These operations were carried out on sections of the well to test the Saratoga Formation, which was a secondary objective to the primary Austin Chalk target.
Despite the encouraging shows while drilling, the eventual gas flow rates measured during the final testing were deemed to be sub-economic.
The operator has suggested that the well be temporarily shut in and abandoned for possible future use as a water disposal well.
Empyrean has also said that drilling at the Cartwright-1H well has reached a measured depth of 14,844ft and a number of large gas bearing fractures have been encountered during drilling in the last week.
These zones have had high pressure and temperature and the operator is proceeding with caution.
