Carnarvon revealed Friday the Roc-2 well had confirmed a hydrocarbon bearing reservoir, in good quality rock, within the Caley section.

“We have successfully acquired core over the reservoir section and I’m happy to be in a position to confirm today that we’ve encountered hydrocarbons in good quality reservoir sands,” Carnarvon managing director Adrian Cook said.

“The next stage of the programme is to obtain and assess the logging and testing results which will take place after the current well deepening activity.