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Burdo (EPA 113)

This application covers an area of approximately 2,711 km² and is located on the boundary between the Beetaloo Sub Basin and the outcropping portion of the McArthur Basin. The Northwest trending lineament is the major structural featurewithin the permit.

EPA 113 contains one well Burdo 1 and 49 km of 2D seismic survey. Burdo 1 was drilled by Pacific Gas and Oil in 1993 and is located on a rollover observed on the single seismic line. The well flared dry gas and had minor oil shows from the Moroak Sandstone. Sustained gas flows were inhibited by a strong aquifer influx from below the gas zone. Wireline logging indicated a tight gas bearing zone between 1143m and 1151m at the top of the Moroak Sandstone. Minor oil shows and bitumen was encountered.

Further seismic work is required to better delineate the geological structures.