Beach Energy Ltd spudded the Hanson West 1 appraisal well in PPL 255, located in the Cooper-Eromanga Basin, on 19 July 2019.Â  The well was drilled by the âSLR Rig 184â land rig.Â  On 27 July 2019 the well was plugged and abandoned at a total depth of 1,808 m.Â  Evaluation of the well results is ongoing.  The well was drilled to appraise the Hanson field, which was discovered in May 2011.Â  The field has been producing oil since April 2013. Hanson West 1 was the eighth appraisal well to be drilled at the field. Hanson West 1 followed the Hanson East 1 appraisal well which was plugged and abandoned, after encountering oil shows, on 16 July 2019    PPL 255, which covers an area of 2 sq km, was awarded on 13 August 2019.Â  Beach Energy Ltd holds 100% interest and operatorship, with 50% held through subsidiary Great Artesian Oil and Gas Pty Ltd.
Beach Energy Ltd Hanson West 1 (appraisal) PPL 255, Cooper-Eromanga Basin - P&A