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Monday, May 8, 2017
Drilling on SDX Energy’s SD-1X well on Egypt’s South Disouq concession has now reached its second targeted depth. According to SDX, following the significant natural gas discovery in the upper Abu-Madi section, where the well encountered 65 ft of net pay section, drilling continued with the SD-1X well which was subsequently targeting oil from the deeper Cretaceous horizons.
The well has now been drilled to a total depth of 11,068 ft. Hydrocarbons were present in the deeper intervals, which indicates a working petroleum system within this section. Additionally, the well confirmed both the presence and quality of the reservoir intervals within this section. However, there was not a sufficient amount of hydrocarbons present to justify completing this interval.
The well will now be completed in the Abu-Madi, after which the rig will be released. A detailed testing program will be undertaken after the rig has been moved off location.
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