Bass Oil Confirms New Oil Pay in M Sand Reservoir at Bunian 6 Well
Bass Oil has confirmed the discovery of oil pay in three reservoirs—TRM3, K1 sandstone, and notably the M sand—at its Bunian 6 well located in Indonesia's South Sumatra Basin. The identification of hydrocarbon-bearing zones aligns with pre-drill expectations based on wireline logs and mud log analysis. Notably, this is the first time oil pay has been encountered in the M sand within the Bunian field, which serves as a primary production zone for the nearby Tangai oilfield. The company plans to evaluate how the new discovery impacts overall field reserves through further analysis and well testing. The Bunian 6 well is being completed as a tandem producer targeting all three reservoirs and is expected to come online soon after the drilling rig moves off-site. Field production is projected to rise from approximately 250 barrels of oil per day (bopd) to around 750 bopd on a 100% basis due to this new well. Bass Oil holds an operated 55% interest in the Tangai-Sukananti joint operation, with Mega Adhyaksa Pratama Sukananti holding the remaining stake. The discovery supports Bass's strategy for low-risk production growth and reinforces its position as a mid-tier energy company.
