Trillion Energy hits 40+ meters of natural gas pay offshore Turkey

(WO) – Trillion Energy International Inc. announced that on July 16, 2023, the Alapli 2 well reached 3,258 meters total measured depth (TMD). Preliminary gas indications based on the mud logging results suggests over 40 m of potential natural gas pay within six separate sands in the Akcakoca Member (SASB production zone).

The next step is running and cementing the 7” production casing, then perforating the production zones. The logging while drilling (“LWD”) data is currently being evaluated. The initial perforation intervals are currently being determined to bring the well into production. Completion and flow testing will occur once the well is perforated, with results to be announced next week.

The Alapli 2 well is the sixth well in the company’s multi-well program at the SASB gas field, Black Sea, Turkey. The work program at SASB is divided into several projects/phases, where wells are drilled consecutively to streamline operations and reduce drilling costs.

The offset Alapli-1 exploration well drilled several years ago (but which was never produced) tested 7.1 MMcfgd from a combined three zones with a measured thickness of 15 m.

Arthur Halleran, CEO of Trillion, stated, “The Alapli 2 gas well gives us 6 successful wells for 6 activities at SASB during our initial project, which was fully funded through equity raises obtained last year as well as revenues from gas production. We do not anticipate further capital being raised for SASB at this time. The success of this technically challenging project has placed a spotlight on Trillion, attracting new and exciting opportunities which will be detailed over the coming weeks.”