The Tamboran Resources’ Beetaloo Sub-Basin drilling campaign commenced recently, marking a significant milestone for the oil and gas industry. The campaign involves the drilling of two horizontal wells, Shenandoah South 2H (SS2H) and Shenandoah South 3H (SS3H), in the Beetaloo Sub-Basin located in the Northern Territory of Australia.
The drilling operations are part of a strategic partnership between Tamboran and Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd., with Tamboran serving as the operator. The project aims to develop the Beetaloo Sub-Basin, a key area in the Greater McArthur Basin, to harness its significant natural gas reserves.
### Key Highlights
1. **Drilling Campaign**: The joint venture will utilize the same H&P super-spec FlexRig to drill both wells. Each well will include a horizontal section of approximately 3,000 meters and target the Amungee Member B-shale at an estimated target depth of 3,020 meters.
2. **Duration and Stimulation**: The drilling duration is planned for 30 days per well. Following drilling, the wells will undergo a stimulation program involving up to 60 stages, leveraging Liberty Energy’s frac fleet to enhance efficiency and optimize gas flows.
3. **Production Targets**: The Shenandoah South Pilot Project aims to produce 40 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The project is expected to commence production in mid-2026, with initial flow tests planned for early 2025.
4. **Future Drilling Campaigns**: An additional four-well drilling campaign is scheduled for 2025, targeting further development of the Beetaloo Sub-Basin.
### Drilling Operations
The Shenandoah South 2H well has already been drilled, and the Shenandoah South 3H well will be the next to follow the same drilling pad location. The Liberty frac fleet is being mobilized from the United States to support the stimulation phase, aiming to increase the number of completed stages per day and enhance gas flows.
### Strategic Partnerships
Tamboran’s strategic partnership with Liberty Energy, H&P, and other key stakeholders has positioned the company for success in the Beetaloo Sub-Basin. The commitment to investing in cutting-edge drilling and stimulation technology underscores Tamboran’s commitment to efficient and effective resource exploitation.
### Impacts and Future Prospects
The Beetaloo Sub-Basin drilling campaign is expected to have a substantial impact on the region