ASX ANN today
28-06-2007 04:28 PM GDN Appendix 3B
http://www.asx.com.au/asx/statistics/showAnnouncementPDF.do?idsID=00735544
• Paradox Basin #1 gas discovery well, Grand County, Utah, is undergoing completion and stimulation activities.
• A slickwater hydraulic fracture treatment of the Barker Creek gas interval was completed successfully.
• The well is currently undergoing a 48 hour extended flow test.
PARADOX BASIN #1 OIL & GAS WELL, UTAH USA
A slickwater hydraulic fracture treatment of the Barker Creek interval (12,561’ - 12,599’) was completed successfully. Following a shut in period the well uploaded gas and process water, and remnant drilling fluids. Pressure recorders left in place while the well was shut in indicated a formation pressure of 8,700 psi.
The well is currently undergoing a 48 hour extended flow test. Flows rates and their commercial significance will be determined once gas flow rates from the interval have stabilized.
Following assessment of this interval, further stimulation work is contingently planned for higher hydrocarbon intervals in the well indicated by drilling in the Upper Barker Creek, Akah and Upper Ismay intervals, between 9,845’ and 11,031’.