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Tamarack Hits Production Goals with Viking, Cardium Wells
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Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. has reported an operational and drilling update from its 2013 spring drilling program, which targets the Cardium and Viking oil plays.
Cardium Drilling ResultsOn March 9, 2013 Tamarack commenced a three well Cardium drilling program. The first two 100% owned wells in Lochend, Alberta were located at 14-32-26-3 W5M and at 3-29-26-3 W5M. The 3-29 well was stimulated using an 18 stage slick water fracture treatment and the 14-32 well was stimulated with a 21 stage slick water fracture treatment. Permanent facilities were installed for both wells during the second week of June 2013. Based on field estimates, the Lochend 3-29 well averaged 521 bbls/d of oil and 732 mcf/d of natural gas or 643 boe/d (81% oil weighted) over a 21 day period and the Lochend 14-32 well…
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