D3 Energy Ltd (ASX:D3E, OTCQB:DNRGF) has taken an important step in its strategy to deliver a new energy source for South Africa with production testing underway at Nooitgedacht Major, a legacy gold exploration borehole in the northern area of ER315 Project in the Free State.
The start of production testing at Nooitgedacht Major, which was originally drilled in 1990 and has been flowing gas since that time, follows a highly successful extended multi-borehole testing program at nearby Bloemskraal during 2024.
Nooitgedacht Major is about 43 kilometres to the north of the Bloemskraal area and is along the Homestead Fault that traverses through the northern section of ER315.
Aim of program
This production testing program will assist D3 Energy in assessing the prospectivity of the northern area of ER315 and increase the company’s knowledge of the gas migration processes across the broader permit area and potentially delineate another production fairway in the process.
Regional map showing Nooitgedacht Major and Bloemskraal locations in ER315.
The Nooitgedacht Major flow testing is expected to last for around 14 days. No interference testing will be undertaken as there are no nearby offset wells to monitor the pressure.
However, D3 Energy has plans to drill a new well at Erfenis 1 near Nooitgedacht Major to allow interference testing in the future.
About D3 Energy
D3 Energy is an Australian-listed company focused on the exploration and development of helium and natural gas assets in South Africa’s Free State Province.
The ER315 Project holds significant contingent and prospective helium and natural gas resources, positioning D3 Energy as a key player in the global energy transition.