Quadrant Energy Discovers Condensate Rich Gas at Western Australia Well

Carnarvon Petroleum Limited on Monday announced condensate rich gas discovery at the Roc-1 well in Western Australia.

Announcing the update provided by the operator of the Roc-1 well, Quadrant Energy, Carnarvon said formation fluid sampling has confirmed a liquids rich gas with a condensate ratio of 20 to 40 barrels per million cubic feet being evaluated at the rig site using downhole instruments.

While the composition of the recovered hydrocarbons will need to be confirmed by laboratory tests, it appears the condensate rich gas is different to the Phoenix South-1 oil that had a high gas content, the company said.

“Overall the Roc-1 result is exciting and encouraging both in terms of the results for the Roc target and the broader potential for the region given there is potential for both oil and condensate rich gas,” Carnarvon added.

The Roc-1 well is located in WA-437-P, approximately 20km south-east of the 2014 Phoenix South-1 oil discovery, and around 150km north of Port Hedland.