Emperor Energy Ltd (ASX:EMP) has engaged leading global well management company AGR to progress the application to drill Judith-2 Appraisal Well offshore in the Gippsland Basin in Victoria.
The scope of work includes preparation and completion of the Environmental Plan and Submission of Application for approval to drill the well from the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA).
Following the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, AGR will provide the final well design procurement, contracting and drilling operational services for Judith-2 on behalf of Emperor Energy.
Scope of work
The scope of work to be completed by AGR includes:
- Preparation of an Environment Plan for drilling of the Judith-2 Well;
- Preparation of an Environment Plan for geological and geophysical testing of the Judith-2 Well site to accommodate the use of a Jack-Up Drill Rig as required;
- Completion of the necessary engineering and environmental studies to facilitate the above environmental plans;
- Testing of the basis of the well design;
- Stakeholder consultation;
- Overall project management and submission of the applications to NOPSEMA; and
- Additional work including tracking of drill rig availability and drill rig contracting.
Project schedule
The planned work will begin in early March 2022 and is scheduled for the completion of an application to NOPSEMA by end of August 2022.
This timing maintains alignment with the well schedule previously submitted by Emperor Energy to the National Offshore Petroleum Titles Authority (NOPTA) and maintains compliance with the Vic/P47 permit conditions.
Looking ahead, Emperor Energy will provide ongoing updates on progress with the preparation of the application for approval.
Project objectives
Emperor’s key focus is the development of the Judith Gas Project located 40 kilometres offshore from the Orbost Gas Plant in the Gippsland Basin, Victoria.
Notably, the project’s objective is to establish a sales gas capacity of 80 terajoules per day equivalent to 28 petajoules per year over a minimum production period of 15 years with the value of gas and condensate sales exceeding $A300 million per year based on AEMO mid-range pricing forecasts.
About AGR
AGR is the world's largest independent well management group delivering services that enable clients to achieve increased Health, Safety, Environment & Quality operational performance and cost savings.
To date, AGR has drilled more than 550 wells globally in 23 countries for more than 100 operators.
Well construction and operational project management is a complete service including all aspects of well construction and design, procurement and contracting of all third-party services, HSE planning and compliance, operations set-up with logistics and marine services support, execution and close-out.