US-focused hydrocarbon explorer Caza Oil & Gas has announced that initial production has started at its Forehand Ranch Prospect in Eddy County, New Mexico.
The Forehand Ranch 27 State Com No. 1H horizontal Bone Spring well was fracture stimulated in the second Bone Spring Sand in twelve stages and has been producing under controlled flowback for two weeks, the AIM-listed company said.
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The company owns a 54.83% working interest before payout (42.02% net revenue interest) and a 63% working interest after payout (48.27% net revenue interest) in the Forehand Ranch 27 State Com No. 1H well.
"This is a good result for Caza's first horizontal 2nd Bone Spring well and falls within the Company's matrix for return on investment in the play," said Caza's Chief Executive Officer W Michael Ford.
"In addition to adding cash flow and reserve value, this result has created multiple development opportunities in various potential pay zones associated with the Forehand Ranch Property.We are particularly enthusiastic about the potential associated with the 3rd Bone Spring Sand on the property."
The company also revealed that it has bought two new leases in the Bone Spring play on two new prospects, West Rover and West Copperline.
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