Orchard said Mackert 4-31 was spudded on the weekend and is currently drilling at 1000ft ahead toward the target depth of 3,700 ft. The well is targeting the 10-15 billion cubic feet Mackert Prospect.
According to Orchard executive director, Stephen Warrener, drilling results should be known in about seven days.
The participants in the well are Orchard Petroleum (50%) and Nahabedian Exploration Group LLC (50%).