Rex Energy starts production at two Utica pads in Ohio
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Rex Energy opened production from the three-well Gobbler pad and two-well Perry pad in Carrol County earlier this month, according to Kallanish Energy.
The Gobbler wells were drilled to an average lateral length of approximately 7,360 feet over 41 stages of completion on average. The Perry wells were drilled to an average lateral length of around 6,350 feet, being completed in 36 stages on average.
The next wells slated to open in in the Warrior North area of Eastern Ohio are located on the four-well Vaughn pad. They are expected to be placed into sales in December.
Learn more: Kallanish Energy > Rex Energy begins production at two Utica pads in Ohio, JV to expand with new four-well pad
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