The operator and joint venture partners have agreed to cease drilling and prepare for completion as multiple significant fractures and numerous smaller fractures have been encountered since entering the target zone. The number of fractures and gas pressures encountered generally compares favorably with successful longer horizontal wells drilled by operators to the north of the Riverbend project area.
Forward operations will include running production casing prior to preparing for testing of the well. A sales pipeline is already connected to the well site allowing for the well to be production tested direct to sales.
Empyrean Energy is earning a 10% working interest in the Riverbend project.
