Exploration & Production
Magnolia Begins Drilling at HZ Bakken/Three Forks Wells

Magnolia Petroleum Plc has reported that drilling has commenced at the Jake 2-11 1H and the Jake 2-11 TFH wells operated by Statoil ASA, successor to Brigham Oil & Gas, L.P., and targeting the prolific Bakken/Three Forks Sanish formations, North Dakota. An update is also provided on Magnolia‟s activities across its portfolio of interests in proven oil plays including the Mississippi Lime and Woodford/Hunton formations in Oklahoma.
The Jake 2-11 1H horizontal well located in Williams County, North Dakota, is targeting the Bakken Formation and is operated by Statoil, a leading energy company. The Jake 2-11 TFH horizontal well, also operated by Statoil, is using the same pad as the Jake 2-11 1H well to target the Three Forks Sanish Formation. Total drill costs for the Jake wells are…
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