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Production from Andes Energia’s Las Varillas x-l reached over 100 BOPD with artificial lift system

Andes Energia plc (ticker: AEN) announced the results of its multi-stage fracture and production test on the Las Varillas x-1 well, which was drilled on the El Manzano West block in the Neuquen basin, Mendoza Province, Argentina, according to the company’s release.

The well was drilled in 2014 to a total depth of 7,851 feet and encountered 410 feet of gross pay in the unconventional Vaca Muerta formation. The well was stimulated with a three stage vertical hydraulic fracture and tested in early 2015. During the initial 48 hour testing period, the well produced an average rate of 90 BOPD with a five-inch casing on managed choke sizes (4-16mm). Following the installation of an artificial lift system, the well flowed at a rate of 108 BOPD. The well is still producing while a series of mechanical works are being carried out in order to increase productivity.

Nicolas Mallo Huergo, Chairman of Andes Energia, said the company was pleased with the results from the well, and “We believe the future for the development of our acreage in Vaca Muerta is extremely positive.”

Las Varillas x-1 is the fourth successful discovery for Andes targeting shale in Vaca Muerta. The well was drilled, fraced and tested in a joint venture with YPF (ticker: YPF), who operates the project with a 60% interest in the formation. Andes Energia holds the other 40% interest.

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