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Samson Targeting Middle Bakken at Latest Well Site

Samson Oil & Gas Limited has reported an operational update on both its North Stockyard and South Prairie projects.
North Stockyard ProjectSamson has commenced the necessary preparatory work to begin drilling operations on the Billabong 2-13-14HBK, which are expected to commence in the next 24 hours.
This well will be drilled into the Middle Bakken horizon. The surface casing on this well had previously been set at 2,300 feet. The well will be drilled vertically to a kick off point at 10,824 feet (TVD) and 7 inch casing landed at 11,300 feet (TVD) in preparation to drill the 6,100 foot lateral in the Middle Bakken.
The directional plan has been modified based on the lessons learned from drilling the previously reported Sail and Anchor well to manage the difficult drilling conditions…
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