Georgina takes on Ensign 970 rig for Hussar well in Western Australia

Georgina Energy erecently contracted Ensign Australia for the Ensign 970 rig to execute a re-entry well at the Hussar prospect in EP513 in Western Australia. Drilling is targeted to commence in Q3 2026.

The 50-day program will re-enter and deepen the Hussar well to approximately 3,200 m, targeting the Townsend Formation and fractured Neoproterozoic basement lithologies for helium, hydrogen and natural gas. The Ensign 970 is an ADR-1500 automated drilling rig with a hookload capacity of 750,000 lbs, capable of drilling to 5,000 m.

Georgina Energy holds a 100% working interest in EP513 through its subsidiary Westmarket Oil & Gas. The drilling program is funded by Harlequin Energy and its partners under a non-dilutive offtake arrangement.