Horizon Petroleum Advances Polish Well to Critical Production Test Phase
Event summary
- Horizon Petroleum completed workover on Lachowice 7 well, expanding reservoir exposure by 14 meters
- CAST logs show intense natural fracturing and open fractures in perforated interval
- Production testing scheduled for September 23, 2026 to evaluate sustainable capacity
- Well previously tested at rates up to 8.9 MMcf/d in 1999
- Modern stimulation techniques to be applied in upcoming testing program
The big picture
Horizon Petroleum's progress with the Lachowice 7 well represents a critical step in evaluating Poland's natural gas potential amid Europe's push for energy independence. The application of modern techniques to an historically productive well could provide valuable data for assessing similar fractured carbonate reservoirs in the region. Success here would support Horizon's phased development strategy for its Polish assets.
What we're watching
- Reservoir Performance
- Whether modern stimulation techniques can replicate or exceed historical flow rates of 8.9 MMcf/d
- Commercial Viability
- How production test results will impact assessment of Lachowice gas accumulation's development potential
- Operational Execution
- The pace at which Horizon can advance from testing to potential commercial production