In early October 2018, Pluspetrol tested oil on the Jaguel Casa de Piedra Sur a-1008 appraisal well, on the Gobernador Ayala Block, Neuquen Basin. 197 bo/d was tested from the Centenario Formation over the 549-567m interval. The well was spud on 22 August 2018 and ended drilling on 27 August 2018. The main target to extend the field is the Centenario Formation. The PTD of the well was 720m. Pluspetrol operates the Gobernador Ayala Block with 47.4%, Petrolera Pampa 22.5% and YPF holds a 30.1% interest in the block. 
Argentina, Gobernador Ayala (CNQ-7)