CBM Asia Development Corp. provided an update on recent testing activities at the Kutai West PSC. The company in collaboration with operator Newton Energy reports the operational results from the KW-CBM-1 well in the Kutai West PSC, East Kalimantan.

Service contractor Halliburton has conducted DFIT (mini-frac) reservoir tests on four coal seam intervals to measure permeability and pore pressure. Halliburton then successfully pumped hydraulic stimulations as designed into the four coal seam intervals. The rig has been released and a progressive cavity pump has been installed in the well for long-term production testing.