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Questerre Spuds Fifth Kakwa-Montney Well in Alberta
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Questerre Energy Corporation reported that drilling operations have commenced on the fifth well (the 05-23 well) targeting the liquids rich-Montney shale in the Kakwa-Resthaven area of Alberta.
Questerre holds a 25% working interest in this well.
The well is programmed to drill vertically to a measured depth of approximately 3500m prior to drilling a 1425m horizontal leg into the target interval in the Montney formation. Drilling operations are expected to be completed by late September. Subject to completion equipment availability, stimulation and testing is planned shortly thereafter. Questerre expects to participate in the drilling of up to two additional (0.5 net) wells on this joint venture acreage for the remainder of 2013.
The 05-23 well will be drilled two miles southwest of the…
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