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Permalink Reply by Hale Yayuh on Wednesday

I don't see a 4-mile lateral on that notice, I see 3-mile, but I am sure it happened. Amazing that they can drill that far.

Main question... what did they say about EUR? I would EUR per lateral foot would not increase, only total EUR per wellbore. Unless they have improved something to increase the latter. Do you recall any statements about EUR/foot or something?

Also, did they mention how long the lateral is for the J-turn well?

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Howrish on Wednesday

I didn't see it on the notice but I found it on a map after going through BPX's presentation from the EnerCom conference.

Well Name: LCV RA SU78;SORENS25-36-1-12HC 001-ALT

API: 17-017-36949

Spud Date: 2025-03-24

Serial Number: 255032

https://sonlite.dnr.state.la.us/sundown/cart_prod/cart_con_wellinfo...

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on Wednesday

The well is clearly indicated on the application.  Use my link and look for the green icons.  The lateral drills south through sections 1,12 & 13 and then makes a turn to the west and drills up though Section 14.

Ryan, that is a different well you are looking at.

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Permalink Reply by Hale Yayuh on Thursday

Yes, I see now that it is a J-turn well. Which is doubly impressive in that it's so long. Sheesh.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on Thursday

U-turn and J-Turn wells are becoming quite popular in response to two industry trends:  longer laterals which produce an mcf for less cost and the inability in many situations to drill straight laterals to the desired length.  This does raise some mechanical risks and challenges, it will be interesting to see the success rate.

EXCO was in the process of applying to drill new (straight) HA laterals closely mirroring existing laterals drilled earlier in the play when proppant loads were considerably less.  Now EXCO has embraced U-Turn wells in a big way.  The company is looking to produce a lot of recoverable gas left behind by the early wells.

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