Far East Energy Corp. said seven new wells have been commenced in the 12 days since the last 2013 drilling program update release issued May 16, bringing to 23 the number of wells spudded in 2013.
These are production wells 62-4D, 81-1D, 81-2D, 81-3D, and 165D, and appraisal/exploration wells SYSE-09 and SYE-09, Far East said in a news release. Additionally, five wells reached total depth (TD) in the past 12 days. These are the 62-2V, 62-1D, and 104D production wells, as well as the SYW-13 and SYW-09 appraisal wells. The company noted that the 62-2V was drilled in only 12 days.
The company also announced that its 2013 frac campaign has commenced, with 16 wells now ready to be fracture stimulated, 13 of which are production wells, the company said. Three are appraisal wells.
“A little over a week ago, our team had 12 wells ready to frac, and that number has now moved up to 16. By the time these 16 wells are stimulated, another 10 wells will be in the queue for fracing,” Far East Energy China Country Manager Bob Hockert said in the release. “Our goal is to continue the frac program uninterrupted until late October or November, ultimately comprising approximately 100 wells.
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