
Tamboran Resources Corporation has successfully drilled, cased, and cemented the Shenandoah South 3H (SS-3H) well to a measured depth of 21,169 feet (6,452 metres) within the Beetaloo Basin exploration permit EP 98.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in the company’s exploration efforts in Australia’s Northern Territory.
The SS-3H well, completed in just 25 days, demonstrated remarkable efficiency with an average drilling rate of 843 feet per day.
This performance represents a 43 per cent improvement in speed compared to the previous SS-2H well, the only other well drilled to a similar depth in the Beetaloo Basin.
Key highlights of the SS-3H well include:
- First well in the Beetaloo Basin with a useable 10,000-foot horizontal section below 8,000 feet true vertical depth
- Strong gas shows and high-quality shale properties consistent with the Shenandoah region
- No observed faulting along the entire horizontal section
Tamboran Resources CEO Joel Riddle expressed pride in the achievement, stating: “We are proud to have achieved the first drilled, cased and cemented 10,000-foot horizontal section below 8,000 feet TVD within the Mid Velkerri B Shale of the Beetaloo Basin to date.”
The company has already mobilised Liberty Energy stimulation equipment and sand to the well location for a planned 100-120 stage stimulation campaign, set to commence in early 2025.
Additionally, the SS-2H ST1 well is scheduled for stimulation with up to 45 stages, while the SS-3H completion design may include up to 75 stimulated stages over its 10,000-foot section.
Tamboran Resources anticipates releasing initial production (IP30) flow test results from both wells in the first quarter of 2025.
The success of these wells is crucial for the proposed Shenandoah South Pilot Project, which aims to supply much-needed gas to the Northern Territory market.
This achievement not only demonstrates Tamboran Resources’ growing expertise in the Beetaloo Basin but also highlights the potential for significant gas production in the region.
As exploration continues, the company’s progress may have far-reaching implications for Australia’s domestic gas supply and energy landscape.