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Abraxas Ahead of Schedule at Bakken Lillibridge Prospect

Abraxas Petroleum Corporation has reported an update on its Bakken Shale operations.
In McKenzie County, North Dakota, Abraxas recently reached TD on the lateral of the Lillibridge 5H at 20,660 feet. Drilling operations on the Lillibridge West pad are now effectively complete approximately one month ahead of schedule. Completion of the four well pad is scheduled for late October. Abraxas owns a working interest of approximately 34% in both the Lillibridge East and West pads.
After reaming and casing the lateral of the Lillibridge 5H, Abraxas’ company-owned drilling rig, the Raven 1, will mobilize to the Jore pad to drill the Jore 1H, Jore 2H, and Jore 4H. Abraxas holds a 76% working interest in the Jore pad.
Bob Watson, President and CEO of Abraxas, commented, "We could not be more proud…
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