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Highlights
- Record-setting well performance at Shenandoah South
- Technical results support future large-scale development
- Multi-well drilling campaign underway
Tamboran Resources Corporation (ASX:TBN) has set a new benchmark in the Beetaloo Basin with its Shenandoah South 2H sidetrack (SS-2H ST1) well delivering a record 90-day initial production flow rate. This achievement underscores the company’s ongoing efforts to advance development in one of Australia’s most closely watched onshore gas regions.
The well’s strong and steady flow rates over the testing period indicate effective stimulation and enhanced connectivity within the Mid Velkerri B Shale. Insights gained from this project are expected to play a pivotal role in the company’s upcoming large-scale drilling programs. While Tamboran Resources is not part of the ASX 200, its operational progress has been drawing attention across the energy sector.
Technical Milestone and Industry Comparison
Consistent Performance and Quality Reservoir
The SS-2H ST1 well was completed over a substantial lateral section and successfully executed multiple fracture stages. Gas composition tests confirmed a high concentration of methane with minimal impurities, aligning with industry benchmarks in established shale plays.
One notable aspect of the testing phase was the consistent production rate in the final month, even without adjustments to the choke or additional intervention. This trend suggests the reservoir maintained pressure and connectivity, characteristics that can support long-term development strategies.
Data-Driven Approach to Future Drilling
The results from SS-2H ST1 complement earlier data from the SS-1H well drilled in 2024. Together, these outcomes strengthen confidence in the performance potential of the acreage. Tamboran Resources is leveraging these insights as it plans to stimulate its first extended horizontal section in the Shenandoah South area before year-end.
Looking Ahead to Large-Scale Development
The record results come as part of a broader three-well campaign at Shenandoah South. Work has already commenced on intermediate sections of additional wells, with preparations underway for the first multi-well batch drilling program in the Beetaloo Basin. The company’s strategic plans include developing hundreds of thousands of acres over the coming years to meet growing gas demand, particularly in markets anticipating supply gaps.
The SS-2H ST1’s performance is viewed as a strong indicator of the Beetaloo Basin’s capacity to deliver commercially viable production rates. With a clear roadmap, Tamboran Resources is positioning itself to play a key role in Australia’s future energy supply chain.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the SS-2H ST1 well located?
It is situated in the Shenandoah South area of the Beetaloo Basin, within a Tamboran-operated permit. - What makes this record flow rate significant?
It demonstrates sustained production levels without additional well intervention, indicating strong reservoir quality and effective stimulation. - What is the company’s next major development step?
Tamboran Resources plans to stimulate its first extended horizontal section and continue its multi-well drilling campaign in the Shenandoah South area.
