Burleson spuds Heintschel well

Burleson Energy: Like the Australian Dingo, the company is digging.

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Andrew Hobbs

, Andrew Hobbs

 05 January 2011 01:51 GMT

Australia-based Burleson Energy has spudded a third well on the Heintschel Field, onshore in Texas’ Gulf region, the company has announced.

The Heintschel #2 well targets gas condensate sands encountered in the Heintschel #1 well but in a higher location.

The well follows the recently drilled D Truchard #1 well currently being completed for production with fraccing and flow testing scheduled for later this month.

Burleson said the proximity of the well to the initial discovery would help it secure valuable additional production and cash flow along with progressing potential resource and reserve assessment within the field.

Burleson holds a 38% stake in the field, with fellow Australian company New Standard Energy holding 32.5% and…

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