Tamboran kicks off first stimulation programme in Beetaloo

Sydney-listed Tamboran Resources has started its first Beetaloo basin stimulation programme at the Amungee 2H (A2H) well in its 38.75% owned and operated EP 98, the company said on February 16.

The programme is planned to be completed within two to three weeks. The campaign is being conducted by Condor Energy Services, an Australian energy services provider.

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"This is an exciting milestone for Tamboran, being the company's first operated simulation programme in the Beetaloo basin. Following the successful drilling at the Maverick 1V and A2H wells during 2022, the A2H stimulation programme is aiming to demonstrate economic flow rates from the Mid-Velkerri "B Shale" in our Beetaloo basin acreage and the commercial viability of the play,” CEO Joel Riddle said.

"The A2H programme will leverage a proven US stimulation design. After completing the stimulation, we expect a four-week flow back of stimulation fluid before installation of production tubing. We expect to announce the 30-day initial production rates early in the second quarter of calendar year 2023,” added.

Riddle said that the Beetaloo is well positioned to address the gas shortfalls on Australia's east coast.

“The Beetaloo has the potential to aid Australia's energy transition and reduce emissions by utilising its world-class low reservoir CO₂ gas to offset the higher CO₂ fields on the east coast, including declining Cooper Basin and offshore Victoria fields,” he said.