As operator of the Don Juan joint venture, Bow told the market yesterday that drilling of Orallo North-1 was expected to restart either late this week or at the weekend, providing there was no further rainfall.
The well is about 19km from the first well, Taringa South-1, which recently flowed gas at about 370,000 cubic feet per day on test.
Orallo North-1 is also about 25km west of Sunshine Gas' Lacerta CSM field.
With a planned total depth of 420m, the well has been designed to determine coal thickness, gas contents and assess dewatering capability of the coals in the Orallo North area.
It is not expected to flow free gas.
Interests in the Don Juan joint venture are: Bow (operator – 45%), VicPet (45%) and Roma CBM (10%).
