Tamboran Doubles Stimulation Length, Achieves 2,706 lb/ft Proppant Intensity in Beetaloo

Record-Breaking Stimulation in Beetaloo Basin

Tamboran Resources Corporation has announced a major operational update from its Shenandoah South 2H sidetrack (SS-2H ST1) well, marking a material step change in completion efficiency within the Beetaloo Basin. The company successfully completed stimulation activities across 35 stages spanning a 5,483-foot horizontal section in the Mid Velkerri B Shale, employing advanced Liberty Energy equipment.

This latest effort more than doubled the stimulation length and number of stages compared to the prior SS-1H well, which had a 1,640-foot lateral and 10 stages. Tamboran reported an average proppant intensity of 2,706 pounds per foot, surpassing all previous completion activities in the basin. Additionally, wellhead injection rates exceeded 100 barrels per minute, setting new benchmarks for operational throughput.

Efficiency Gains and Operational Optimisation

The company highlighted that the use of Liberty Energy’s modern stimulation equipment was instrumental in achieving these results, effectively doubling the horsepower capacity to 80,000 compared to the SS-1H well. During the completion process, Tamboran optimized the stimulation design by increasing the spacing between stages to approximately 168 feet, which contributed to improved operational efficiency and throughput.

Tamboran’s Managing Director and CEO, Joel Riddle, emphasised the significance of these achievements, noting that the SS-2H ST1 well’s stimulation operations have set new records for the Beetaloo Basin. This operational success positions the company well as it moves forward with the next phases of well completion, clean out, and production testing.

Next Steps and Market Implications

With stimulation now complete, Tamboran is preparing for initial flow back and extended production testing, which will provide critical data on the well’s commercial viability and production potential. The company also indicated that updates on the Shenandoah South 3H (SS-3H) well will be forthcoming, suggesting a continued focus on expanding and optimising its Beetaloo Basin assets.

Given Tamboran’s dominant acreage position in the Beetaloo Sub-basin and its role as operator, these operational improvements could have meaningful implications for the company’s development timeline and future gas supply prospects. However, the ultimate impact on production volumes and financial performance will depend on the outcomes of the upcoming flow back and testing phases.

Tamboran’s progress also underscores the growing importance of advanced stimulation technologies and operational innovation in unlocking unconventional gas resources in Australia’s Northern Territory, a region still in early stages of commercial development.