Whitebark Advances Warro Gas Field with Four Strategic Studies
Whitebark Energy has launched a coordinated suite of technical and commercial studies to reassess the Warro Gas Field’s potential, aiming to unlock a near-term gas supply opportunity for Western Australia.
- Four critical studies initiated following recent capital raise
- RISC Advisory to assess commercial viability of Warro asset
- Imagestrat and petrophysicist Steve Adams to refine geological and reservoir understanding
- Deeper reservoir potential reviewed using existing 3D seismic data
- Integrated results to guide targeted re-completion focusing on dry-gas zones
Whitebark’s Renewed Focus on Warro
Whitebark Energy Limited (ASX, WBE) has taken a decisive step to advance the Warro Gas Field in Western Australia’s Perth Basin by initiating four comprehensive technical and commercial studies. This move follows a recent capital raising, enabling the company to leverage modern technology and expert analysis to better understand and potentially unlock the field’s commercial value.
Expert-Led Technical and Commercial Assessments
Among the key studies, RISC Advisory, a consultancy with deep Perth Basin experience, has been engaged to conduct a commerciality assessment. This will evaluate economic scenarios and help determine viable pathways for development. Complementing this, Imagestrat will perform a detailed borehole image log interpretation to map fracture and fault zones, enhancing the geological model and informing future well designs.
Independent petrophysicist Steve Adams’ recent work on gas zone interpretation is being integrated with these efforts, alongside a review of production and pressure transient data to better understand reservoir behavior, gas flow, and water ingress. Additionally, the company is revisiting existing 3D seismic data to explore deeper targets beneath the known reservoir, potentially expanding Warro’s resource base.
Strategic Implications for Western Australia’s Gas Market
Warro’s location, just 30 kilometers from the Dampier-to-Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline, positions it as a strategically important asset amid tightening domestic gas supply in Western Australia. Previous investments exceeding $100 million have confirmed a substantial gas resource, but limited stimulation and high water cut have constrained production. Whitebark’s integrated approach aims to overcome these challenges by targeting dry-gas zones through selective re-completion and optimized reservoir stimulation.
Chief Operating Officer Nik Sykiotis expressed cautious optimism, emphasizing a science-driven approach to unlock Warro’s long-term commercial potential. If successful, this could materially enhance Whitebark’s scale and value, while contributing to the region’s energy security.
Next Steps and Market Watch
The company expects to receive integrated study results in the near term, which will inform a targeted re-completion and re-testing program. Investors and market watchers will be keen to see how these findings translate into operational progress and whether Warro can emerge as a significant near-term gas supplier.
Bottom Line?
Whitebark’s methodical study phase sets the stage for a pivotal test of Warro’s commercial promise amid a tightening gas market.
Questions in the middle?
- Will the integrated studies confirm sufficient dry-gas zones to justify re-completion?
- How will regulatory developments around fracture stimulation impact Warro’s development timeline?
- What are the potential production volumes and timelines if the re-completion program succeeds?
