Tamboran Resources Corp. reported that its SS‑6H well in the Beetaloo Basin completed a 20‑day initial production test that produced 205.6 MMcf of gas, with an average IP20 flow rate of 11.9 MMcf/d normalized to a 10,000‑foot horizontal section. The test peaked at 15.9 MMcf/d and exited at 8.8 MMcf/d, demonstrating a strong, stable performance and low decline characteristics.
The test was conducted between April 2 and April 22, 2026, and the well’s performance was limited by an obstruction in the wellbore that blocked flow from eight stages and the toe over 1,305 feet. Despite this, the average flow rate remains a record for Tamboran’s pilot project and aligns closely with production figures from the company’s earlier SS‑2H well.
Tamboran’s gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory government targets 40 MMcf/d, and the company plans to begin selling gas from the SS‑6H well to the NT network in the third quarter of 2026. Management is preparing a 2026 stimulation program for the remaining Shenandoah South 3H, 4H, and 5H wells, which will be tied into the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility (SPCF) and brought into production during 3Q 2026. The SPCF is 78 % complete as of February 2026, and Tamboran’s recent acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd. in Q1 2026 has expanded its acreage and working interest in the basin.
CEO Todd Abbott said, "The SS‑6H flow test has safely and successfully delivered the technical information we were seeking, with the well demonstrating strong, stable performance and low decline characteristics." He added that the well’s performance over the last five days of testing was similar to the SS‑2H ST1 well, reinforcing confidence in the reservoir’s long‑term potential.
Investors focused on execution timelines and infrastructure readiness, tempering enthusiasm for the operational milestone. The company’s ability to translate this technical success into commercial gas sales will be judged against the 2026 stimulation schedule and the completion status of the SPCF.
The SS‑6H results reinforce Tamboran’s position as a major acreage holder in the Beetaloo Basin and validate the commercial viability of its development strategy. By benchmarking its performance against the productive Marcellus Shale, Tamboran signals that the basin’s resources can support the company’s 40 MMcf/d target and future revenue growth.
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