According to Nuenco, operations have begun on Jack Hamar-1-12 well, where the rig is running tubing to clean out the hole before perforating and testing the deeper zone in the well.

“An extensive dedicated testing and appraisal program will involve: workover rig activity, perforating, flowing and testing all the prospective intervals, commencing at the deepest intervals,” the company said.

“If the interval is productive, an extended production test will be performed to confirm sustainable commercial flow rates.”

The workover program is designed to evaluate 10 gas bearing intervals seen in each of the Jack Hamar 1-12, 1-13 and 2-13 wells.

Work is also continuing on a pipeline connection for the Jack Hamar wells, to allow commercial production into existing processing and distribution facilities.

“Pipeline connection details are being completed including the flow rate monitoring, safety, environmental and permitting,” Nuenco said.

“The operator is in discussions with a potential buyer of the gas.”

Nuenco and Solimar each hold a 50% stake in the South East Lost Hills project.