AusTex Oil
AusTex Oil Ltd (ASX:AOK) was listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) in January 2008. AusTex is focused on reworking and development of oil and gas leases in the USA. The company produces oil and gas from leases in Oklahoma and Kansas. Since listing, AusTex has increased its lease interests from 1,000 acres to 69,000 acres. International Energy Corporation (IEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of AusTex, holds a 10 year marketing agreement for the State of Oklahoma for the patented Radial Jet Enhancement Technology. Oil and Gas leases in Kansas are held in partnership with Castle Resources Inc., the Kansas operator of the Radial Jet Enhancement Technology.
AusTex Oil updates drilling tests at Eisenhour #1 well in Kansas
AusTex Oil (ASX: AOK) has reported an update on operations in Kansas. The operator, Castle Resources Inc., advised that drilling of the wildcat Eisenhour #1 well reached a Total Depth (TD) of 4100 feet overnight.
The well had oil shows in the Cherokee formation between 3970 feet and 4009 feet, however, Drill Stem Tests conducted on two intervals failed to recover commercial oil or gas. The well has been plugged and abandoned.
The 3200 acre McCracken Project is located in Ness and Rush Counties, Kansas, near the town of McCracken. AOK holds a 63.92% Working Interest and 52.4% Net Revenue Interest in this project.
The company's Cooper Project has also been updated. Sheridan County Drilling operations are underway on the water disposal well located south of the successful Clark #1 Well.
Castle Resources Inc., advised that testing of the disposal system should commence next week.
Once the disposal well is completed, oil production from the Lansing-Kansas City formation in the Clark #1 well is planned.
During completion of the well, the Lansing-Kansas City formation tested at 230 barrels of oil per day with associated water, with the Toronto formation testing at 250 barrels of oil per day. The well has been producing from the Lansing-Kansas City formation since late January.
The company said drilling will commence on Clark #2 Well at the Cooper Project, Sheridan County.
Permits have been obtained to drill another 3 wells to offset the Clark #1 well with drilling expected to commence by the end of March 2010. AOK holds a 53% working interest and a 45% net revenue interest in this project.
Other AusTex Oil articles
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15/06/09 AusTex Oil increases oil and gas reserves, production
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12/05/09 AusTex Oil is flying under the radar - for now
Other AusTex Oil news
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30/06/10 Auzex Resources to raise up to A$3.7m for Bullabulling Gold Project
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19/05/10 AusTex Oil allots shares from Rights Issue
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05/05/10 AusTex Oil drilling successful at Baggett #33-3 well
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05/05/10 AusTex Oil strikes oil in Oklahoma
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28/04/10 AusTex Oil commences drilling on Baggett #3-33 well in Oklahoma
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23/04/10 AusTex Oil kicks off drilling on Clark #3 Well
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06/04/10 AusTex Oil to up the ante, more drill targets in Oklahoma
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06/04/10 AusTex Oil to pick up the pace of drilling in Oklahoma
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24/03/10 AusTex Oil to raise A$5 million through underwritten Rights Issue to Shareholders
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11/03/10 AusTex Oil stepping-up Oklahoma production
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