Santos Announces Gas Discovery In South Australia's PEL 570

Drilling Activity Details

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Australia

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#1-Washington
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Drilling Activity Summary

Description

A 3,660-m Santos Ltd.-operated exploration well, #1-Washington in South Australia's PEL 570, has confirmed elevated gas shows across Toolachee, Epsilon and Patchawarra from 3,241-3,660 m. The well will now be cased and suspended for fracturing and testing in early 2016. Adelaide-based Santos is the operator of PEL570 and #1-Washington with 35% interest in partnership with Drillsearch holding 47.5%. Sundance Energy holds the remaining 17.5%.