In late October 2017, YPF tested about 300 bo/d over the 551-566m interval on the Cerro Morado Este e-9 appraisal well in the eastern Chachahuen Sur Block, in the Mendoza portion of the northern Neuquen Basin. The well targets the Centenario Formation. It was spud on 23 September and ended drilling on 5 October with a TD of 627m. In September 2016, YPF tested oil in different zones on the Cerro Morado Este x-1 new field wildcat and in March 2017 the company tested oil from the Upper Centenario psamites on the Cerro Morado Este e-3 appraisal well. YPF operates the Chachahuen Sur license with 70%, Phoenix Global holds 20% and provincial company EMESA has a 10% WI.
Argentina, Chachahuen