PT Kalisat Energi Nusantara (KEN) commenced drilling at the NK-2 well at Long Hubun Long Bagun onshore block in Mahakam Ulu, East Kalimantan on December 23, 2024.
The NK-2 well was planned based on in-depth geological studies and insights from the previous NK-1X well. Utilizing directional drilling techniques, the well is set to reach a depth of 5,700 feet with a maximum inclination angle of 15 degrees.
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The program is expected to take 66 days—36 days for drilling and 30 days for completion.
The company drilled the first well NK-1X in 2020 but failed to discover commercial hydrocarbons.
Editing by Alexander Ginting
