Operator Eastern Star Gas said there was the potential for high (3-5 BCF) recoverable reserves per well and it hoped to have a total of six wells in test production.
“Bohena-3 and Bohena-7 wells, drilled by the previous operator, have recently been brought on line to assist with dewatering around the Bohena-9 well (drilled and fracced in 2004) with a view to accelerating gas production,” ESG said in a statement.
“Bibblewindi-1, which was also fracced during the 2004 campaign and produced water at high rates (accompanied by immediate gas production) on short term test, will also shortly be brought back on line following installation of a high rate pump and new enlarged water storage capacity.
The project is located in PEL 238 between Narrabri and Gunnedah in NSW covering 9,100 square kilometre of the Gunnedah Basin.
The Bohena Project Area covers 260 square kilometre within PEL 238 and contains up to 3,700 PJ (3.7 trillion cubic feet) gas in place within coal seams of the Late Permian Black Jack Formation and the Early Permian Maules Creek Formation.
Partners are Eastern Star Gas Limited 25% increasing up to 32.5%, Hillgrove Resources Ltd 25% increasing up to 32.5%, Gastar Exploration Limited 50% decreasing to 35%.
