ADX Energy Ltd., Perth, has completed workover rig mobilization and set-up at its lecea Mica-1 (IMIC-1) gas well onshore Romania in preparation for a flow test.
The initial test will use underbalanced perforation to maximize inflow and clean up to enable maximum well productivity.
The well lies in the lecea Mare production license in the central eastern part of the country 10 km from the border with Serbia.
During drilling the IMIC-1 well encountered gas across three zones before being suspended for future completion as a production well, pending test results. Initial estimates suggest a total 2C contingent resource of 20 bcf.
ADX said testing will concentrate on the PA 1V Pliocene-age sand which is a proven reservoir and has the greatest upside potential of the three zones.
The program will determine the production capacity using multiple flow rate measurements and pressure build-up response times. The produced gas will be sampled to determine its suitability for commercial sale.
Mudlog data, along with nearby analogues, indicate IMIC-1 contains dry gas that will require minimal processing.
Ongoing gas commercialization studies are looking at two development options, including the delivery of sales gas to the Romanian grid near the Satchinez-Calacea gas plant or, alternatively, the use of gas to generate electricity for connection into a high-voltage power line 2 km from the well site.
Following the test program, the resource potential of all three gas reservoirs in the well will be further assessed using high resolution 2D seismic data that is to be acquired across the IMIC-1 and potential IMIC-2 accumulations.
The 2D seismic will be acquired in conjunction with a planned 3D seismic program during this year’s third quarter in the surrounding region.
ADX holds a 49% of Danube Petroleum Ltd., which holds 100% interest in the lecea Mare production license. The remaining shareholding in Danube is held by Reabold Resources PLC.
