02 July 2014
CAMBAY-77H WELL -Fracture Stimulation Operations Update
· Stage 1 has been successfully fracture stimulated and isolated from Stage 2
· Elevated overpressure of the reservoir section is ~ 5,000 psi
· Gas detected at surface shortly after Stage 1 frac
· Stage 2 perforations complete
Oilex Ltd (ASX: OEX, AIM: OEX) is pleased to announce that Stage 1 fracture stimulation (frac) has been successfully completed. Subsequently, Cambay-77H started unaided flowback with indications of gas at surface within 24 hours while other operations were ongoing.
Since the previous announcement on 24 June 2014:
ü Stage 1 Micro frac and Data frac were completed
ü Stage 1 was treated with a total of ~6,000 bbls of frac fluid and ~136 tonnes of sand
ü Elevated bottom hole pressure of 5,000 psi was measured
ü The well started to flowback unaided and gas was detected at surface shortly after Stage 1 frac
ü 2 isolation plugs were set between Stage 1 and 2 because the first failed to seal
ü Stage 2 perforations were successful completed
Subsequent to Stage 1 activities, gas was detected at surface and elevated overpressure of ~5,000psi was measured indicating a pressure increase of 670psi. The original reservoir pressure of ~4,330psi was interpreted from the micro frac programme. This is consistent with Cambay-76H as highlighted in the Quarterly Report to Shareholders 30 September 2012.
During the system wide pressure test to 9,300psi prior to the Stage 2 frac, a leak developed in the "frac tree". The decision was taken to replace the faulty component(s) with spare components pre-positioned at the well site, before proceeding further with fracture stimulations. Whilst these operations are complex and are currently in progress, they are essential to maintaining the philosophy of risk minimisation.
An announcement will be made when further operations resume.
Managing Director of Oilex, Ron Miller, said;
"We are pleased with the initial response of the well to "fraccing" after Stage 1. Importantly, the elevated over-pressure of ~5,000psi appears to be a very positive result. The delay associated with changing frac tree components is unfortunate but has been partially mitigated. Oilex looks forward to re-commencing frac ops as soon as possible followed by the flowback and clean-up in a safe manner for all personnel.
For and on behalf of Oilex Ltd
Ron Miller
Managing Director
For further information, please contact:
Oilex Ltd Ron Miller, Managing Director Email: [email protected] Tel: +61 8 9485 3200 Australia |
RFC Ambrian Limited Nominated Adviser and AIM Broker Samantha Harrison Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 203 440 6800 UK |
Tavistock Communications Conrad Harrington Email: [email protected] Tel: +44 207 920 3150 UK |
Qualified Petroleum Reserves and Resources Evaluator statement
Pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 5 of the ASX Listing Rules, the information in this report relating to petroleum reserves and resources is based on and fairly represents information and supporting documentation prepared by or under the supervision of Mr. Peter Bekkers, Chief Geoscientist employed by Oilex Ltd. Mr. Bekkers has over 17 years experience in petroleum geology and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and AAPG. Mr. Bekkers meets the requirements of a qualified petroleum reserve and resource evaluator under Chapter 5 of the ASX Listing Rules and consents to the inclusion of this information in this report in the form and context in which it appears. Mr. Bekkers also meets the requirements of a qualified person under the AIM Note for Mining, Oil and Gas Companies and consents to the inclusion of this information in this report in the form and context in which it appears.
