Tamboran Resources posts record Beetaloo flow output from Shenandoah South 6H well
Tamboran Resources Corporation (NYSE:TBN, ASX:TBN, OTC:TBNRL, FRA:O8R) delivered its strongest flow test result to date from the Beetaloo Basin, with Shenandoah South 6H (SS-6H) well achieving a record production rate and solidifying the project’s commercial potential ahead of first gas sales.
The company reported a 20-day initial production rate (IP20) flow rate of 10.3 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/d) from the Mid Velkerri B Shale, with performance increasing to 11.9 MMcf/d when normalized in a 10,000-foot horizontal section.
Tamboran said the result compares well with more than 11,000 producing wells in the Marcellus Shale in the United States – widely regarded as the global benchmark for shale gas development.
“SS-6H flow testing safely and effectively delivered the technical specifications we were looking for, with a source that demonstrates strong, stable performance and low degradation characteristics,” said CEO Todd Abbott.
Classification of flow effect of SS-6H IP20.
The SS-6H well was drilled with a horizontal section of 8,635 meters and was renewed in all 57 sections, although Tamboran noted that the prevention of the limited contribution from eight sections. Even with that obligation, the well delivered a peak flow rate of 15.9 MMcf/d and came out of testing at 8.8 MMcf/d.
During the 20-day test period, the well produced 205.6 MMcf of cumulative gas, with the flow head pressure dropping from approximately 4,499 psi to approximately 580 psi as compression settings were gradually increased.
SS Pilot project flow rates to date.
Importantly, the company said the well continued to produce water at the end of the test – about 270 barrels per day – indicating continued cleanup and potential for further strengthening with increased production.
Tamboran has deliberately reduced early exploration to limit flaring and conserve reservoir capacity before planned integration with infrastructure, instead of seeking high short-term rates.
Comparison of SS-6H flow rates.
The SS-6H result is part of Tamboran’s broader exploration development for the Shenandoah South, which supports its strategy to sell gas from the Beetaloo Basin.
The company is now preparing for a 2026 renewal campaign targeting three additional wells – SS-3H, SS-4H and SS-5H – all of which are expected to be tied up at the Sturt Plateau Compression Facility (SPCF) and brought into production in the third quarter of 2026.
These wells are expected to collectively support deliveries of approximately 40 MMcf/d under the Tamboran gas sales agreement with the Northern Territory.
Abbott said the SS-6H’s performance is consistent with previous sources, including the SS-2H ST1, which reinforces confidence in the performance of the rig and low profile.
The latest results add to Tamboran’s ongoing operational and business progress in recent months, as it works towards commercial production.
Recent developments have included a US $28.5 million farm operating agreement with Daly Waters Energy to accelerate work across the Beetaloo acreage, as well as ongoing infrastructure work and funding to support pilot production.
Tamboran also moved forward with its proposed acquisition of Falcon Oil & Gas, obtaining court approval while continuing to evaluate the necessary amendments and timing of completion.
With approximately 1.9 million hectares, Tamboran remains the largest acreage holder in the Beetaloo Basin, placing it at the center of efforts to unlock new domestic gas on Australia’s east coast and potential export markets.
The result of the SS-6H marks another step towards that goal, the company is now focused on translating the performance of the solid flow test into continuous production and cash flow from 2026.
