{"id":281130,"date":"2025-07-23T15:37:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T19:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/pantheon-resources-begins-drilling-dubhe-1-well-in-alaska\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T11:40:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:40:42","slug":"pantheon-resources-begins-drilling-dubhe-1-well-in-alaska","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/pantheon-resources-begins-drilling-dubhe-1-well-in-alaska\/","title":{"rendered":"Pantheon Resources begins drilling Dubhe-1 well in Alaska"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pantheon Resources<\/strong> has officially begun drilling the Dubhe-1 well<\/strong> to evaluate the potential for new resources in the Ahpun field<\/strong>, strategically located near major transportation and pipeline routes in the Alaska North Slope<\/strong> region.<\/p>\n\n

Drilling of the Dubhe-1 well<\/h2>\n\n

This well is targeting the upper horizon known as SMD-B<\/strong>, a formation that has shown hydrocarbons in previous drilling. This evaluation seeks to confirm the volume of existing oil and gas over a previously identified resource. <\/p>\n\n

An independent technical report prepared by Cawley Gillespie & Associates<\/strong>(CGA<\/em>) estimated that the target contains a 2C Contingent Resource<\/strong> of approximately 282 million barrels of ANS crude oil and 804 billion cubic feet of gas. At current prices, the net value of these resources could reach $1.74 billion. <\/p>\n\n

In addition to SMD-B<\/em>, drilling is also designed to investigate three additional levels: Prince Creek<\/strong>, SMD-C <\/strong>and the slope fan system<\/strong>. Although these horizons currently have no assigned resource estimates, they represent an opportunity to expand the extractive potential of the region if the results are positive. <\/p>\n\n

Pantheon Resources<\/em> has contracted the Nabors 105AC rig<\/strong>, used in previous operations, for this drilling campaign. Support infrastructure includes a gravel base installed adjacent to Dalton Road, allowing year-round access and laying the groundwork for future development activities. <\/p>\n\n

Approval of the Dubhe-1 well could support the long-term natural gas supply contract associated with Phase 1 of the Alaska LNG project.<\/a><\/strong> The potential resource consolidation at Ahpun could play a strategic role in the state’s medium-term energy plans.<\/p>\n\n

Max Easley, the company’s executive director of resources, indicated that the progress of this drilling seeks to establish a production rate curve, which would facilitate decisions on the comprehensive development of the Ahpun field.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

With an integration of identified resources, nearby infrastructure and a strategic approach, Pantheon Resources strengthens its presence in the Alaskan energy landscape. Initial results from Dubhe-1 will be released upon completion of drilling operations. <\/p>\n\n

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Source and photo:<\/strong> Pantheon Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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