Dzheitune (Lam) A/142 well was drilled to a depth of 3,961mt by the Iran Khazar rig. The well tested at a combined rate of 2,103bopd with the short string contributing 1,180bopd and the long string contributing 923bopd.
Dzheitune (Lam) 13/143 was drilled to a depth of 3,450mt by Rig 40. The well tested at a combined rate of 2,168bopd with the short string and the long string contributing 1,144bopd and 1,024bopd respectively. Further testing and optimization of both wells are scheduled to take place over the coming weeks.
The Iran Khazar rig has repositioned to workover a well on the same platform in order to enhance its production. Rig 40 has skidded to Slot 1 on the Dzheitune (Lam) 13 platform and will shortly commence drilling the Dzheitune (Lam) 13/144 well.
Abdul Khalifa, CEO of Dragon Oil, said: “I am pleased to report the successful completion and initial testing of both the Dzheitune (Lam) A/142 and 13/143 development wells, marking our first two successfully-completed development wells this year. Our field production is subject to normal decline and adding wells will ensure that we meet our 2010 committed production growth target.”
