EXPLORATION

Cervantes JV about to spud new Perth Basin well

THE Ensign 970 drill rig has been mobilised to Metgasco, Vintage Energy and RCMA Australia’s Cervantes-1 exploration oil well in the Perth Basin and is expected to spud in the next 24 hours.

Mark Tilly

Cervantes-1 drilling imminent

Metgasco said this morning that the rig and associated equipment have been assembled and are undergoing final pre-spud checks. The well, in permit L-14, will begin drilling the 17½" hole and will reach...

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