Brookside Energy Advances Whalers Well Drilling in Woodford Shale
Brookside Energy has successfully installed intermediate casing and landed the curve in the Woodford Shale at its Whalers well, progressing drilling into the lateral section as part of its two-well Suttles pad program in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin.
- Intermediate casing set and cemented at Whalers well
- Wellbore curve landed in targeted Woodford Shale bench
- Drilling progressing into lateral section
- Whalers and Sabres wells to undergo simultaneous fracture stimulation
- Brookside holds ~70% working interest in both wells
Intermediate Casing Successfully Installed at Whalers Well
Brookside Energy Limited (ASX:BRK) has reached a key operational milestone at its Whalers 2-1-1S-3W WXH2 well in Oklahoma’s Anadarko Basin, successfully running and cementing the intermediate casing at the planned depth. This step marks the completion of a critical phase in well construction, ensuring structural integrity as drilling progresses.
Curve Landed Precisely in Woodford Shale
The drilling team has also successfully navigated the curve section, landing the wellbore within the targeted bench of the Woodford Shale formation, aligning with the original well plan. This precise placement is crucial for optimising reservoir contact and future production potential.
Progression Into Lateral Section and Next Steps
Following the curve landing, Whalers is now drilling ahead in the lateral section, a phase where the well extends horizontally to maximise exposure to the hydrocarbon-bearing formation. This advancement follows the earlier completion of the Sabres well at the same Suttles pad, which has already been drilled and cased. Once Whalers reaches its total measured depth and production casing is installed, both wells will be prepared for simultaneous fracture stimulation operations to enhance hydrocarbon flow.
Brookside’s Position and Strategic Focus
Brookside holds approximately a 70% working interest in both the Sabres and Whalers wells, underscoring its significant stake in this development program. Managing Director and CEO David Prentice highlighted the disciplined execution and risk mitigation achieved so far, noting that with key well-construction and directional drilling risks behind them, the focus shifts to efficient lateral drilling and preparing for fracture stimulation.
Implications for Production and Development
The progress at Whalers and Sabres wells forms a central part of Brookside’s development strategy in the SWISH Area of Interest within the Anadarko Basin, a prolific hydrocarbon region. The simultaneous fracture stimulation planned for both wells aims to unlock production potential and contribute to the company’s goal of growing production and reserves. While no specific production volumes or timelines were disclosed, the operational momentum suggests Brookside is on track to advance its drilling program efficiently.
Bottom Line?
Brookside’s steady drilling progress at Whalers reduces key technical risks and sets the stage for upcoming fracture stimulation, a critical step toward boosting production.
Questions in the middle?
- How will fracture stimulation results impact production forecasts for Whalers and Sabres?
- What timelines does Brookside anticipate for bringing these wells into commercial production?
- Could Brookside’s ~70% working interest position lead to further capital allocation in the Anadarko Basin?
