Brookside Energy has successfully set and cemented intermediate casing at its Sabres well in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin, progressing into the lateral section and preparing for the next phase of drilling at the Suttles pad.
- Intermediate casing set and pressure-tested at Sabres well
- Curve landed in Sycamore Formation as planned
- Lateral drilling underway, reaching 9,800 feet measured depth
- Production casing to follow before moving to Whalers well
- Brookside holds ~70% working interest in both wells
Intermediate Casing Secures Sabres Well Progress
Brookside Energy Limited (ASX:BRK) has reached a significant milestone in its Oklahoma drilling campaign, successfully setting and cementing the intermediate casing at the Sabres 2-1-1S-3W SXH1 well. The casing was pressure tested to confirm integrity, effectively isolating the upper wellbore and retiring key well-construction risks. This step is crucial for maintaining well control as drilling pushes deeper into the Anadarko Basin.
Curve Section Landed in Target Formation
Following the casing installation, the drilling team landed the curve section precisely within the Sycamore Formation, aligning the wellbore with its planned trajectory. This formation is the primary target for the Sabres well, part of Brookside’s two-well development program at the Suttles pad. The well has now advanced into the approximately 1.5-mile lateral section, reaching a measured depth of around 9,800 feet at the time of the update.
Next Steps Include Production Casing and Drilling Whalers Well
Once lateral drilling is complete, Brookside will run and cement the production casing to prepare the well for production. The rig will then move across the Suttles pad to drill the Whalers well, targeting the Woodford Formation. Both wells are held with approximately 70% working interest by Brookside, underscoring the company’s substantial stake in this development. This operational progression follows the company’s earlier update on the near completion of production facilities at the Suttles pad, setting the stage for efficient drilling activity.
Operational Confidence and Capital Deployment
Brookside’s Managing Director David Prentice highlighted that the completion of intermediate casing and successful curve landing have mitigated several drilling risks. The focus now shifts to reaching target depth and casing the well for production. While the announcement does not disclose production forecasts or capital expenditure details, it signals steady advancement in the company’s US operations. The broader strategy remains focused on disciplined development and capital allocation to grow production and reserves.
Bottom Line?
Brookside’s steady progress at Sabres reduces drilling risk and sets up the next phase of its two-well program, but investors will be watching for production results and capital efficiency metrics in coming updates.
Questions in the middle?
- How will Sabres well perform once production casing is installed and flow testing begins?
- What are the expected capital costs and timelines for completing the Whalers well?
- How might commodity price fluctuations impact Brookside’s development pace in the Anadarko Basin?