The consortium consisting of Palatina GeoCon and Neptune Energy has successfully drilled and tested the Römerberg 10 well at Clusterplatz II on Franz-Kirrmeier-Straße in the north-east of Speyer, with initial results showing promising quantities of oil. The partners are continuing their investment in the site based on the positive findings.
Horst Prei, head of operations Hub South at Neptune Energy, highlighted the precision required for the operation. “Every well is unique and requires precise technical preparation,” he said. “We are very satisfied that everything has progressed according to plan.”
Drilling work commenced at the end of October last year, with the drilling phase lasting approximately three months until the reservoir was reached at around 2,500 metres depth. The well was subsequently fitted with a production string and tested for the first time.
Jürgen Siewerth, authorised representative at Palatina GeoCon, explained the testing process: “In this step, we check how much oil can be produced from the well. Only then do we temporarily close the well and dismantle the drilling rig. Once the site has been cleared, we connect the well to the existing production facilities.”
The initial test results have exceeded the consortium’s expectations. “The data is promising,” Prei emphasised, adding: “We are now observing how stable the production rate develops. However, we will only be able to make reliable statements about the long-term production rate after a few weeks.”
In recent months, the daily extraction rate has been around 300 tonnes as the operation undergoes technical optimisation. The consortium expects a significant increase in production with the commissioning of Römerberg 10.
Looking ahead, planning will begin for follow-up wells Römerberg 11 and 13, for which technical preparations are already underway with implementation scheduled for 2027. The consortium is also modernising the existing crude oil processing facilities with larger storage tanks without requiring additional space.
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