Tamboran Resources Corporation (NYSE:TBN, ASX:TBN, OTC:TBNRL, FRA:O8R) has delivered its strongest flow test result to date from the Beetaloo Basin, with the Shenandoah South 6H (SS-6H) well achieving a record initial production rate and reinforcing the project’s commercial potential ahead of first gas sales.
The company reported an average 20-day initial production (IP20) flow rate of 10.3 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) from the Mid Velkerri B Shale, with performance improving to 11.9 MMcf/d when normalised over a 10,000-foot horizontal section.
Tamboran said the result compares favourably with more than 11,000 producing wells in the Marcellus Shale in the United States — widely regarded as a global benchmark for shale gas development.
“The SS-6H flow test has safely and successfully delivered the technical information we were seeking, with the well demonstrating strong, stable performance and low decline characteristics,” chief executive officer Todd Abbott said.
Breakdown of the SS-6H IP20 flow result.
Strong flow performance supports development plans
The SS-6H well was drilled with an 8,635-foot horizontal section and stimulated across 57 stages, although Tamboran noted that an obstruction limited contribution from eight stages. Even with that constraint, the well delivered a peak flow rate of 15.9 MMcf/d and exited testing at 8.8 MMcf/d.
Over the 20-day test period, the well produced a cumulative 205.6 MMcf of gas, with flowing wellhead pressure declining from around 4,499 psi to approximately 580 psi as choke settings were progressively increased.
SS Pilot Project flow rates to date.
Importantly, the company said the well continued to recover water at the end of testing — around 270 barrels per day — indicating ongoing clean-up and the potential for further stabilisation with extended production.
Tamboran deliberately curtailed testing early to limit flaring and preserve reservoir energy ahead of planned tie-in to infrastructure, rather than pushing for maximum short-term rates.
Comparison of SS-6H flow rates.
Preparing for first gas and broader campaign
The SS-6H result forms part of Tamboran’s broader Shenandoah South pilot development, which underpins its strategy to commercialise gas from the Beetaloo Basin.
The company is now preparing for a 2026 stimulation campaign targeting three additional wells — SS-3H, SS-4H and SS-5H — with all expected to be tied into the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility (SPCF) and brought into production during the third quarter of 2026.
These wells are expected to collectively support delivery of around 40 MMcf/d under Tamboran’s gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory.
Abbott said the SS-6H performance aligns with earlier wells, including SS-2H ST1, reinforcing confidence in the play’s scalability and decline profile.
Building momentum in the Beetaloo
The latest results add to a steady stream of operational and corporate progress for Tamboran in recent months, as it works towards commercial production.
Recent developments have included a US$28.5 million farm-out deal with Daly Waters Energy to accelerate activity across its Beetaloo acreage, as well as continued work on infrastructure and funding to support pilot production.
Tamboran has also advanced its proposed acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas, securing court approval while continuing to assess required amendments and timing for completion.
With about 1.9 million net prospective acres, Tamboran remains the largest acreage holder in the Beetaloo Basin, positioning it at the centre of efforts to unlock a new domestic gas supply for Australia’s east coast and potential export markets.
The SS-6H result marks another step towards that goal, with the company now focused on translating strong flow test performance into sustained production and cash flow from 2026.