Egdon Resources plc has started to install artificial lift on the Wressle-1 oil well to optimise production at the joint venture project in North Lincolnshire.
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The partners on PEDL180 and 182 comprise operator Egdon (30%), Europa Oil & Gas (Holdings) plc (30%) and Union Jack Oil plc (40%).
Work began with a slickline programme and acquisition of downhole pressure and temperature gradients.
“Slickline operations have now been completed and the ongoing work programme includes recompleting the well for installation of a downhole jet pump and installing the associated surface equipment,” said Egdon.
Operations are expected to last around three weeks and production from the Wressle-1 well is expected to restart in late September.
Union Jack executive chairman David Bramhill said: “Industry sources indicate that over 90% of oil wells employ artificial lift during their life-cycle, therefore, the natural sequence of the installation of a jet pump on the Wressle-1 well offers a reliable method of ensuring the continued operation and the optimisation of its future production performance.”
Egdon is incorporating the obtained downhole data into ongoing work by ERC Equipoise Ltd and the impact of the artificial lift will be included in the independent competent person’s report.
“The installation of a jet pump system has been programmed for some time and was selected following earlier evaluation of all artificial lift options along with our joint venture partners,” added managing director Mark Abbott.
“Its installation will ensure production from the Wressle-1 well continues to be optimised following the expected onset of water production.”
Planning also continues for the drilling programme to gain access to the Penistone reserves and utilise the existing infrastructure, added Europa chief executive officer Will Holland.