Santos Gets Approval to Drill Australia Northern Territory Exploration Wells
Drilling Activity Details
Locations
Australia
Operators
Plays
Post Date
Shore Type
Well Name
#2H-Tanumbirini, #1/1H-Inacumba
Geo Coordinate
Drilling Activity Summary
Description
Santos Ltd. has received approval for onshore shale gas exploration in Australia's Northern Territory. The company plans to drill #2H-Tanumbirini and #1/1H-Inacumba in Exploration Permit EP161 in the McArthur Basin. Also, a 2-D seismic data program has been approved. In 2014, the company drilled exploration well #1-Tanumbirini with positive, but unpublished results. Adelaide-based Santos is currently under way at #1-Dukas in the Amadeus Basin and when complete, the rig will be moved to drill the two planned wells. Santos is operator of EP161 with 75% interest.
Description
Santos Ltd. has received approval for onshore shale gas exploration in Australia's Northern Territory. The company plans to drill #2H-Tanumbirini and #1/1H-Inacumba in Exploration Permit EP161 in the McArthur Basin. Also, a 2-D seismic data program has been approved. In 2014, the company drilled exploration well #1-Tanumbirini with positive, but unpublished results. Adelaide-based Santos is currently under way at #1-Dukas in the Amadeus Basin and when complete, the rig will be moved to drill the two planned wells. Santos is operator of EP161 with 75% interest.