RAK Petroleum has announced it has tested gas in the Hamrat Duru 4 well in Block 30 in Oman.
The firm holds a 100% interest in Block 30, subject to a 25% government back-in right upon declaration of commerciality. The Hamrat Duru 4 appraisal well was drilled to test the Shuaiba reservoir which had not been tested in any previous wells on the Hamrat Duru structure.
“Success in the Hamrat Duru 4 well is a positive step forward for development of Block 30,” stated Abdulaziz Al Ghurair, chairman of RAK Petroleum’s Board of Directors.
“Whilst the Shuaiba reserves assessment is inconclusive until the pressure data has been further studied, this test has proven the existence of producible gas. The company will continue to test the Shuaiba reservoir to further determine the reservoir characteristics and the best estimate of flow volumes.” noted Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani, RAK Petroleum’s managing director and chairman of its Board of Directors Executive Committee.
Test results have been positive at the Natih A,C and D level with flow rates in excess of what was expected.
