Seven Pilot Wells Now Producing Gas at Gurvantes XXXV, LF-07 Joins Ranks
TMK Energy has successfully commissioned its LF-07 pilot well at the Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project, joining six other wells in steadily producing gas and advancing reservoir management efforts.
- LF-07 pilot well commissioned and producing gas at low levels
- All seven pilot wells now contributing to reservoir pressure reduction
- Wells operated at low pump speeds to gather data for updated reservoir model
- Reservoir pressure expected to approach critical desorption pressure, increasing gas output
- Ongoing data collection to refine production forecasts and optimize techniques
LF-07 Well Joins Active Production
TMK Energy Limited (ASX – TMK) has marked a significant milestone with the successful commissioning of its LF-07 pilot production well at the Gurvantes XXXV Coal Seam Gas Project. Activated on 24 August 2025, LF-07 is already producing gas, albeit at low levels as part of a cautious ramp-up strategy.
Seven Wells Working in Concert
With LF-07 now online, all seven pilot wells in the project are actively producing gas. This collective output is contributing to a steady reduction in reservoir pressure, a key objective in unlocking the gas trapped within the coal seams. The company’s approach involves operating wells at low pump speeds initially to minimize reservoir damage and to collect vital data that will inform an updated reservoir model.
Data-Driven Reservoir Management
The gathered data from LF-07 and its neighboring wells will feed into a refined reservoir model designed to optimize future production techniques. TMK Energy aims to accelerate the desorption process; the release of gas from coal; by managing water and gas production more effectively. As pump speeds are gradually increased, the reservoir pressure is expected to approach a critical desorption threshold, which should trigger a material increase in gas production rates.
Strategic Outlook and Next Steps
CEO Dougal Ferguson emphasized the careful, measured approach to ramping up production, highlighting the importance of protecting reservoir integrity while gathering comprehensive operational data. The company plans to continue monitoring performance closely and updating shareholders as new insights emerge. The refined reservoir model will enable more accurate forecasts of gas production rates and timelines for reaching critical pressure levels.
Overall, the commissioning of LF-07 and the full activation of the pilot well network represent a pivotal phase in TMK Energy’s development strategy, signaling progress toward unlocking the full potential of the Gurvantes XXXV project.
Bottom Line?
As TMK Energy fine-tunes its reservoir model, investors will watch closely for signs of accelerating gas production and the impact on future growth.
Questions in the middle?
- How quickly will LF-07 and other wells ramp up to full production capacity?
- What are the risks if reservoir pressure does not reach the critical desorption level as forecasted?
- How will updated reservoir data influence TMK Energy’s broader development and investment plans?
