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in the
M
t
K
i
tt
y
exploration well has been successfully
complete
d
.
Sidewall cores confirm
ed that
the Heavitree Quartzite is absent
in the well
and
that the previously
reported
gas flows
were
from
granitic
basement
. Raw f
ormation image logs
indicate that basement is
extensively fractured. This is typical of many structures
in the Amadeus Basin, and generally enhances
productivity.
T
he well is
currently being
plugged and suspended.
Full evaluation of well results and integration with
seismic may result in a decision to drill an oriented sidetrack in future, aiming to maximi
ze intersection
with observed fracturing.
Central Petroleum Managing Dire
ctor, Richard Cottee said, “Central is pleased this
drilling
operation has
now
been successfully concluded with positive indications
of hydrocarbons
and helium gas in
this large
and underexplored area.
The results of
Mt Kitty
1
has
encouraged Santos to proceed with Stage 2
of a
farmin to Central’ s Southern Amadeus Basin exploration permits
, which
will see a
t least
2
00 km of a
total 1
,
300 km seismic acquired in
EP 125
.
”
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Ga
u
di 1
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o
ca
t
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o
n is nearing completion
with
spu
d
expected
within a week.
Dingo Development P
roject
Construction of the pipeline
commenced
this week.