MCF Energy drills Kinsau-1A well in Germany

Executive Summary

• MCF Energy Ltd. provided an operational update on the Kinsau-1A well in Lech, Germany, confirming the successful completion of casing and cement plug removal from the original 1983 Kinsau-1 well.
• The company verified the integrity of the 13-3/8-inch casing and bonding cement, which protects local shallow groundwater resources, and has initiated directional drilling to access the target Jurassic Purbeck carbonate interval.
• The target interval previously tested gas at high rates during Mobil's original drilling operations in 1983.

Key Details

• Casing and Cement Integrity: The Red drilling rig 202 completed drilling out abandonment mud and cement plugs in the 13-3/8-inch casing from the original Kinsau-1 well (drilled by Mobil in 1983).
• Inspection Results: Casing and bonding cement were inspected using mechanical and remote sensing tools and found to be in good condition.
• Pressure Testing: Seal capacity was tested by pressuring up to 61 bars (885 psi), confirming the pipe's ability to hold pressure and isolate shallow zones behind the pipe.
• Environmental Protection: The casing protects shallow groundwater resources; an offset water well has been drilled on the site to monitor for any impact.
• Drilling Progress: A directional drilling assembly was used to enter the exposed rock section below the casing and drill out of the old wellbore. The bit broke out of the old hole and began creating a new hole.
• Target Formation: The well targets the Jurassic Purbeck carbonate interval, which tested gas at high rates in the original Kinsau-1 well in 1983.

Notable Quotes

• "I am happy the well is now drilling. Many don't realize that Germany has significant resources within their borders, which can reduce imports, keep money in Germany, and provide energy security and the environmentally desirable natural gas resources the country uses and needs." — James Hill, Chief Executive Officer