According to the company, the Kurre Chine B flow test achieved flow rates of 2,600 barrels of 40 degree API oil per day with associated gas of 5.4mmcf per day through a 48/64"choke.

Gulf Keystone has conducted three wells tests on Shaikan-2 with the maximum aggregate flow rate in excess of 15,000 barrels of oil per day with up to five additional tests still to be performed as part of the ongoing Shaikan-2 testing program in the Triassic and Jurassic.

The next test will be conducted on the upper section of the Kurre Chine B, the company said.