Long 1-27 will be completed in the unconventional Caney gas shale zone, while the Woodford shale will remain behind pipe.

Meanwhile, Martin 1-36 will be completed in a conventional reservoir zone, known as the Hunton limestone, which is an oil and gas-producing formation in the immediate area. The Caney and Woodford shales in the Martin 1-36 well will both remain behind pipe.

“These two completions are the first for some time in keeping with the company’s strategy of keeping discovered unconventional gas formations which require fracture stimulation ‘behind pipe’,” company chairman Tony Brennan said.

“This strategy has caused some confusion especially at a time of high gas prices, however, it was a decision made to ensure the company had the benefit of experienced operators to apply the complex stimulation techniques to the gas formation.”

Last month, Tomahawk announced it had participated in drilling 10 exploration wells in its core area in Oklahoma with major independent companies.

Devon Energy is operating six of these wells, while Williams Production is operating the remaining wells.

Most pay zones identified in the last year’s drilling program remain behind pipe, awaiting completion to be brought into production on a progressive basis, Brennan said.