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Drill Results

MCF Energy Update of Drilling Operations on the Kinsau-1A Well, Reudnitz Gas Field and Erlenwiese Licence in Germany

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Oct 16, 2025 · 07:30 MCF · 0.055 MCF Energy Ltd.
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Executive Summary

  • The Kinsau‑1A well in Lech, Germany was successfully drilled to a total depth of 3,310 m MD, intersecting the Jurassic Malm Reef Carbonate interval and confirming high‑porosity reservoir zones.
  • Preliminary logs show up to 20% porosity in the Malm reef facies and 12%+ porosity in the Purbeck carbonate, with more than 18 m of reservoir averaging 8.6% porosity; gas shows reached a maximum total gas reading of 11.5%.
  • Licence extensions were obtained for the Reudnitz exploration licence (27 months to 31 Dec 2027) and the Erlenwiese licence (1 year to 13 Sep 2026), enabling continued testing and further work on the projects.

Key Details

  • Well Depth & Target: Drilled to 3,310 m MD; bottomed in Jurassic Malm Reef Carbonate interval, within 65 m of original Mobil discovery well.
  • Purbeck Interval: Encountered at 3,181 m MD (2,485.5 m TVDSS), 3 m higher than the original Kn‑1; porosity up to 17% (average 8.6%) over >18 m of reservoir; potential hydrocarbon water contact at 3,244 m MD.
  • Malm Interval: Identified at 3,216 m MD; reef facies encountered at 3,230 m MD continuing to total depth; maximum porosity 20% (vs. 12% in original well).
  • Gas Shows: Maximum Total Gas reading of 11.5%; gas shows also present in Malm interval.
  • Casing & Completion: 7‑inch casing run and cemented; rig released safely on 17 Sep 2025 with no incidents.
  • Testing Plan: Testing program to be built from logs and sample analysis, pending mining authority approval; anticipated start Q1 2026 when test units are available.
  • Licence Extensions:
  • Reudnitz exploration licence extended 27 months to 31 Dec 2027 (LBGR).
  • Erlenwiese licence extended 1 year to 13 Sep 2026 (Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt, Hesse).
  • Strategic Intent: Continue testing operations, seek development partner for Reudnitz field, and finalize work on Erlenwiese area using re‑processed 3D seismic, AI, and machine‑learning analysis.
  • Ownership Structure: Genexco GmbH (100 % subsidiary of MCF Energy) holds a 20 % interest in Energieprojekt Kinsau 1 GmbH, the operator/licensee of the Kinsau‑1A well.

Notable Quotes

“The Kinsau‑1A well is now drilled and ready for testing. Germany has significant natural gas resources within their borders for both personal and industrial needs. Natural gas found within Germany will have a much lower carbon footprint than imported gas further helping the environment while providing energy security for the nation.” – James Hill, CEO, MCF Energy

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