Beach Energy Ltd spudded the Crockery West 1 appraisal well in PRL 130, located in the Cooper-Eromanga Basin, on 13 July 2019.Â  The well was drilled by the âSLR Rig 185â land rig.Â  On 23 July 2019 the well was suspended, as a gas well, after reaching a total depth of 2,803 m.  Crockery West 1 was appraising the Crockery field which was discovered in February 2017.Â  The field has been producing since December 2017. The well is one of several in Beachâs current exploration and appraisal programme, following the Ralgnal East 1 well in the same permit.  PRL 130, which covers an area of 54 sq km, was awarded on 8 October 2014.Â  Beach Energy Ltd holds 100% interest and operatorship of the permit, with 50% held through wholly owned subsidiary Great Artesian Oil and Gas Pty Ltd.
Beach Energy Ltd Crockery West 1 (appraisal) PRL 130, Cooper-Eromanga Basin - Susp, gas