Beach Energy Ltd spudded the Wirruna 1 exploration well in PRL 130, located in the Cooper-Eromanga Basin, on 25 July 2019.Â  The well was drilled by the âSLR Rig 185â land rig.Â  On 4 August 2019 the well was plugged and abandoned, at a total depth of 2,777 m, have encountered gas shows.    The well was part of Beachâs ongoing Cooper-Eromanga 2019 exploration and appraisal programme.Â  Wirruna 1 is located to the south of the Crockery, Haslam and Ralgnal gas fields.    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 Wirruna 1 (exploration) PRL 130, Cooper-Eromanga Basin - P&A, gas shows