Santos Ltd spudded the Lane 1 exploration well in ATP 1189-P, located in the Cooper-Eromanga Basin, on 11 October 2018.Â  On 21 October 2018 the well was suspended, having encountered gas, after reaching a total depth of 2,791 m.  The well was part of an ongoing exploration campaign within ATP 1189-P.  ATP 1189-P, which covers an area of 9,151 sq km, was awarded on 1 January 2015.Â  The well was drilled in block Total 66(a), which is held by Santos Ltd (37.5% + Operator), Santos subsidiaries Santos Petroleum Pty Ltd (25%) and Vamgas Pty Ltd (7.5%) and Beach Energy subsidiary Delhi Petroleum Pty Ltd (30%).
Lane 1 (Santos 62,5% Op, Vamgas 7,5%, Beach 30%) in ATP 1189-P block, gas discovery.