Touchstone Exploration Inc. has achieved initial production from its Cascadura C onshore well pad during the testing phase.
In a November 4 release, Touchstone said it safely commissioned the flowline connecting the Cascadura C surface location to the Cascadura natural gas processing plant, which ties in the Cascadura-2ST1 and Cascadura-3ST1 wells. Additionally, a new natural gas separator has been installed and brought online, expanding the plant’s gross natural gas processing capacity to approximately 140 million cubic feet per day (cf/d).
“We are currently conducting production testing operations on the Cascadura-2ST1 well and expect to advance to the Cascadura-3ST1 well thereafter. Isochronal tests will be performed on both wells to evaluate their production capacity and refine future production models,” the company stated.
These tests involve flowing each well at various choke sizes to measure flow rates and pressures, followed by pressure buildup periods to assess reservoir performance.
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Touchstone plans to process and sell all gas produced during this testing phase. It expects to complete testing operations within the next two weeks, after which both the Cascadura-2ST1 and Cascadura-3ST1 wells will enter continuous production.
Paul Baay, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “We are excited to announce the commencement of production from the Cascadura C pad, marking a significant milestone as tested volumes from these wells begin generating revenue. Following these well tests, our focus will be on determining optimal production levels to maximize recovery from this portion of the structure. Positioned at the boundary of our reserves booking, these wells offer an exciting opportunity to expand our reserves potential across the field as we continue to evaluate the Cascadura structure to the east.”
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Touchstone has an 80% operating interest in the Cascadura field in the onshore Ortoire Block. Heritage Petroleum holds the remaining 20%. Touchstone produced an average of 36 million cf/d in the first seven months of 2024, Trinidad government data shows.
Touchstone’s subsidiary, Primera Oil and Gas, entered into exploration and production licenses for Cipero and Charuma Blocks in July.
Total Trinidad gas production was 2.46 billion cf/d in the period. Trinidad’s Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries expects natural gas production in the country to average 2.5 billion cubic feet per day in the fourth quarter of 2024.
