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Consol IPs Marcellus Wells with Shorter Laterals; Encouraged by Results
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CONSOL Energy Inc. has reported an update on Marcellus Shale well results from several CONSOL-operated drilling pads in Washington County, Pa.
The eleven wells on three pads had an average lateral length of 5,300 feet and were completed with some combination of shorter stage lengths, reduced cluster spacing, and other enhanced production techniques.
Initial production from the wells averaged 10.7 MMcfe per day, and ranged from 5.3 MMcfe to 18.4 MMcfe per day. While EURs have yet to be calculated for these wells, the company believes they should easily approach 2.0 Bcfe per thousand lateral feet. The wells were turned into line quickly after flowing back frack fluids.
Separately, in Barbour County, W. Va., CONSOL has recently completed its first pad, the six-well Philippi 13 pad, that…
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