The effort appears to have worked for Anzoil as initial pump testing has indicated a production rate of 160 barrels of fluid per day. A stabilised oil and water rate is expected to be achieved in the next few days after removal of completion fluid from the well.
Anzoil only recently acquired a 45% interest in the Utopia oilfield on the 30th April 2003. The field is located in ATP560P in South West Queensland and produces oil from the Murta formation. Production has averaged 45 bopd during 2003. AZL has estimated the field contains proved and probable reserves of 0.56 million barrels, net to Anzoil.