EXPLORATION

Melbana well delivers good reservoir but no oil hit

Amid strong permeability, Amistad-2 shows no oil recoverable, prompting seismic focus

Melbana’s Amistad-2 well in Cuba’s Block 9 hit a high-quality reservoir but failed to flow oil, producing only water despite strong permeability. Pictured Melbana executive chairman Andrew Purcell. | Credits: Melbana Energy

ASX-listed Melbana Energy has completed the drilling of its Amistad-2 well in Cuba's onshore Block 9 PSC, confirming a high-quality, highly-permeable reservoir but failing to produce oil. The well...

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