NG Energy Boosts Colombia Gas Output and Spuds Encantado-1X Well

Key Facts

1The Aruchara-6 well produced at rates of up to 8.7 MMcf/d during initial flow tests.

2Total field production at Maria Conchita is expected to increase to 23.0 MMcf/d.

3Drilling at the Encantado-1X well at Sinú-9 commenced on October 6, 2026.

NG Energy International Corp's Aruchara-6 well produced at rates of up to 8.7 MMcf/d during initial flow tests. PR Newswire reported that total field production at Maria Conchita is expected to increase to 23.0 MMcf/d following these results. Additionally, the company commenced drilling at the Encantado-1X well within the Sinú-9 project on October 6, 2026.

The operational expansion aims to capitalize on high natural gas spot prices in Colombia, which are currently averaging between $14.00 and $16.00 per Mcf. Ongoing drilling activities at the Sinú-9 block are designed to further scale production capacity and verify gas presence in new formations.