Niche Group, an oil and gas focused investment company, has reported that two of its part-owned wells in the Hatay region in the Iskenderun Basin, onshore south east Turkey, have encounted gas shows, but neither is likely to prove commercially vaible. Well Ciftlik-1 was tested at three invtervals, but no gas flowed to the surface, indicating reservoir quality sandstones were not developed at this location. Well Kastal-1 encountered 'significant' gas shows, but was suspended for well-control reasons. The firm said it is likely the well will be abandoned.
Valiant Petroleum, a North Sea oil explorer, has announced that the WilHunter semi-submersible drilling rig has arrived on location to drill the Timon prospect, in which Valiant has a 10% stake. Drilling on the well is anticipated to start within the next few days and will take around 40 days to complete. Gross best estimate prospective resources are estimated by Valiant to be 30m barrels of oil equivalent, of which its stake will entitle it to 3m.
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