This follows confirmation by wireline logs that the well has intersected a 6.5m gross oil column in the Namur reservoir, with the same oil-water contact as Parsons-1, in line with pre-drill expectations.
First oil production at the Parsons oil field is expected next month from the Parsons-1 and Parsons-2 wells.
Beach is operator and holds a 75% stake in PEL 92, while Cooper has 25%.