Block Energy has commenced drilling work at the WR-B1 well, located at WR-BA, on the West Rustavi field in Georgia.
The WR-B1 well will target 2.1 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) of recoverable oil and gas.
The firm said that the WR-B1 will be the first well to be drilled using the data from the previously acquired 3D-seismic survey over the West Rustavi licence area.
The well will target the West Rustavi Middle Eocene reservoir with an approximately 800m-long horizontal section.
Subject to successful drilling results, the WR-B1 will be ‘rapidly tied’ into early production facility to enable oil and gas processing.
Prior to drilling the WR-B1 well, Block Energy partnered with Baker Hughes to complete geomechanical study to de-risk potential challenges associated with the operations.
Block Energy CEO Paul Haywood said: “I am very excited to have commenced our latest drilling campaign in Georgia with the spudding of WR-B1 on our West Rustavi field.
“The team has worked systematically and tirelessly in preparation of drilling this well, using the latest 3D-seismic technology to pinpoint its location. On success, the WR-B1 well will be rapidly tied into our production facilities and significantly boost our production in Georgia.”
The company said it is also progressing with the technical well planning and engineering screening of several well candidates.
Block intends to expand its operations to include a mix of new wells and re-entry and side-track of existing wells.
