14-52 (“Desiree”) Prospect, Hensarling #1 well, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, Non- Operator, 3.99% WI
Golden Gate Petroleum Ltd (ASX:GGP) is pleased to announce that the Hensarling #1 well is drilling ahead at 9,987 feet, approximately 4 days ahead of schedule.
The first primary objective, the Cris R II sand is expected to be reached within 2 weeks.
The Desiree prospect covers an area of 140 acres in Assumption Parish, Louisiana and is being operated by a large US oil and gas company. The operator is the same partner that is managing the Napoleonville salt dome project.
This well will be drilled to a total depth of 12,550ft. Total drilling costs are US$ 3.6 million. GGP’s share of drilling costs was funded in August. The primary objectives are the Cris R II and III intervals which, based on Grand Gulf Energy’s estimates, have the potential for 600,000 - 800,000 bbls of oil and secondary objectives in the Cris R IV and V intervals with 200,000 bbls oil and 15-30 BCF gas.
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