Black Rock Oil & Gas (AIM:BLR) announced that testing has been started on the Acacia Este 2 appraisal well in Las Quinchas, Colombia, by its joint venture partner Kappa Resources who are the operator.
Acacia Este 2 was drilled to a total depth of 3752 feet. Oil shows, over 100 feet, were encountered the Tertiary-aged Lower Mugrosa Formation. Multiple zones are now being tested order to assess the well's potential productivity.
John Cubitt, MD of Black Rock Oil & Gas, said:
“The results so far from the production test on Acacia Este-2 together with the continuing long term production test from Acacia Este-1 are positive for the field. The next important milestone for Acacia Este is the acquisition of the seismic to better understand the field ahead of selecting the drilling location for the Acacia Este-3 well.”