Kiwi-1 Extended Production Test Set to Commence Correction
Released
Released
Announcement PDF
Bass Oil Limited
Level 5, 11-19 Bank Place
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia
Telephone: (61) (3) 9927 3000
Fax: (61) (3) 9614 6533
Email: admin@bassoil.com.au
Notice of Correction
The ASX announcement released at 9.59am on the 12th August 2024 contained an error in the 1st
paragraph.
The 1st paragraph should have been Bass Oil Limited (ASX:BAS) (“Bass” or the “Company”)
is pleased to announce that the Wild Desert Rig 10 is currently mobilising to the Kiwi-1
wellsite following minor repairs to the access road after recent rains. The rig will
commence activities on the well to complete it for production on or about 18 August.
The Company expects the well completion to take approximately 7 days, with the
Extended Production Test (EPT) to begin immediately thereafter.
There are no other changes to the release. Please refer to this version.
ASX Announcement
Release date: 12 August 2024
Kiwi-1 Extended Production Test Set to Commence
Bass Oil Limited (ASX:BAS) is an Australian-listed oil producer that holds a majority interest in eight permits in the Cooper Basin including the
100% owned Worrior and Padulla oil fields and a 55% interest in a KSO in South Sumatra. The Company is debt free and committed to creating
value by leveraging the competitive strengths of its team, operating capability, reputation, and relationships in Australia & Indonesia.
Highlights:
•
Wild Desert Rig 10 is currently mobilising to the Kiwi 1 well site to commence
well completion operations, following recently completed road access work
•
Completion operations are expected to take 7 working days with the
Extended Production Test (EPT) to commence immediately thereafter
•
The EPT intends to confirm the wells production profile, sample the produced
gas and fluid to determine its composition and obtain a reservoir pressure for
reserve determination and reservoir geometry
•
In addition, Bass continues to identify a number of other prospects and leads
on trend with Kiwi that, as a result of a successful test of this well, may
significantly upgrade the recoverable gas potential of the area
Bass Oil Limited (ASX:BAS) (“Bass” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Wild Desert
Rig 10 is currently mobilising to the Kiwi-1 wellsite following minor repairs to the access road after
recent rains. The rig will commence activities on the well to complete it for production on or about
18 August. The Company expects the well completion to take approximately 7 days, with the
Extended Production Test (EPT) to begin immediately thereafter.
The objectives of the EPT are to confirm Kiwi’s production profile and to sample the produced gas
and fluids to determine its composition during a 14-day flowing period. The well will then be shut
in for a pressure build up survey lasting up to 60 days. The objective of the pressure build up
survey is to obtain a reservoir pressure for reserve determination and assist in characterisation of
the reservoir geometry.
Managing Director, Tino Guglielmo commented:
“We are very pleased to announce that the Kiwi test will commence in the coming days. This test
will confirm the commerciality of this important gas discovery. A success at Kiwi will be highly value
accretive to Bass proving up the Company’s first gas reserves at a time of elevated pricing due to
predicted Eastern Gas Market shortages. I would like to personally thank our dedicated team for
overcoming the significant logistical challenges over the last few months and our shareholders for
their patience during this period.”
East Coast Gas Market
Release of AEMO’s recent annual Gas Statement of Opportunities (GSOO) report has further highlighted
the need for substantial development of gas reserves. The report forecasts a shortfall of gas supply as
early as 2027. Gas sold on domestic spot markets or supply hubs this year have attracted a price of
over A$10/GJ and, at times of high demand or constrained supply, peaked at over A$20/GJ.
Development of Bass’ portfolio continues to be focused on accumulating a portfolio of gas reserves to
take advantage of these favourable market trends. Important first steps are the commercialisation of
the Kiwi gas discovery and adjacent prospects identified by the team. This is closely followed by the
studies currently underway focused on commercialisation of the substantial gas resource potential of
the deep coals at Bass’ 100% owned PEL-182.
Figure 1: AEMO supply/demand gas forecasts (2024)
Kiwi 1 EPT Background and upside potential
Kiwi 1 was drilled in 2003 as an exploration well, resulting in a Triassic age, Callamurra Member gas
discovery which flow tested at 9.6 million cubic feet per day on drill stem test. Bass has interpreted
a 3D seismic survey over the area and upgraded the potential size of Kiwi discovery to a mean
Contingent Resource of 5.24 BCF and a 3C Contingent Resource of 11.5 BCF.
The Company has also identified other prospects and leads, on trend with Kiwi 1 from the
geological work conducted by Bass’s technical personnel. A successful commercialization of the
Kiwi field resulting from this test may add significant upside of the recoverable gas potential of the
area.
Figure 2: Kiwi-1 location map
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Directors of Bass Oil Limited.
For further information please contact:
Tino Guglielmo
Managing Director
Bass Oil Limited
Ph: +61 3 9927 3000
Email: tino.guglielmo@bassoil.com.au
Share your feedback
Discover