Petromanas Energy (PMI-V) Shpirag-2 flows 2,200 boe
Nov 4, 2013 - News Release
Petromanas Energy Inc. and Royal Dutch Shell PLC have received positive test results from its Shpirag-2 well in block 2-3, which covers an area of 3,450 square kilometres onshore south-central Albania.
Testing operations commenced in mid-October following the arrival and rig up of all necessary equipment. Following acid stimulation, the Shpirag-2 well flowed naturally for 24 hours. Following initial cleanup and shut-in, the company conducted an extended three-day test.
During the extended test, the Shpirag-2 well flowed at rates of 1,500 to 2,200 barrels per day of oil equivalent (boe): 800 to 1,300 barrels per day (bpd) of 35- to 37-degree API oil and two million to five million cubic feet per day of gas through varying choke sizes, at wellhead pressures ranging from 1,700 to over 3,000 pounds per square inch. The gas oil ratio was in the range of 2,500 to 2,800 standard cubic feet/bbl. Lower than expected levels of hydrogen sulphide were observed (5,000 parts per million) and, following the initial test, there was 0-per-cent water cut.
"These are compelling results from a well that, due to difficulties encountered while drilling, is not the optimal wellbore into the reservoir," said Glenn McNamara, chief executive officer of Petromanas. "These test results initially confirm the well's ability to flow light oil and provide early validation of the potential of block 2-3 and our considerable investment to date in this asset. Given carbonate reservoirs are dependent on fracture porosity, and well rates can vary significantly across the reservoir, we are very encouraged to have flowing oil at these rates from our first well."
"The results of the Shpirag-2 well are encouraging and support the potential of this oil play in Albania," said Edwin Verdonk, Shell vice-president exploration Europe. "We look forward to appraisal efforts next year to help us fully assess the volumes and production capability of this reservoir." Following the three-day test, the well has been shut in for a 30-day period for pressure buildup. Detailed analysis of the test results has started. The first appraisal well is planned at Shpiragu after completion of the Molisht-1 exploration well which is currently drilling. Shpirag-2 was drilled to a total depth of 5,553 metres, and tested 400 metres of the target carbonate reservoir. Based on the previously drilled Shpirag-1 and the company's current program at Shpirag-2, Petromanas and Shell believe they have identified in excess of 800 metres of oil column in fractured carbonate reservoirs at the Shpiragu structure. Petromanas has a 25-per-cent working interest in block 2-3 and is the operator. Shell holds the remaining 75-per-cent working interest.
Blocks 2-3 seismic program
The company's contractors are in the process of acquiring the last few lines of seismic for its planned 450-kilometre 2-D seismic program. The acquisition is expected to conclude before the end of the year with seismic processing and interpretation expected to continue into 2014.
Molisht-1
The Molisht-1 well was spud Aug. 20, 2013, and conductor and surface casing was set. The well is drilling ahead at a depth of approximately 1,400 metres. The company expects to drill the well to a total depth of approximately 5,500 metres. |
