The Kazakh-focused player said on Tuesday its SAGW-6 probe had reached a total vertical depth of 1453 metres, with electric logs indicating 30 metres of net oil pay over a 93-metre interval, starting from 1194 metres down hole.
Reservoir quality appeared good with porosities ranging from 15% to 23%, Max added.
The company is now running production casing in the well. It will then be completed and placed onto test production after governmental approvals are obtained.
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