• The second horizontal well (A‑21) in Uzbekistan has now been drilled, delivering a 1,279 m open‑hole lateral, including 960 m within the carbonate reservoir exhibiting porosity above 6%. Reservoir quality exceeded pre‑drill expectations: cuttings from 223 mm of the lateral showed visible porosity of up to 12%, accompanied by strong gas shows. The well will now undergo acid stimulation (as planned)—using small‑diameter tubulars —before being tested. First production is expected in the second ha ....
