Highlights
• Stable dewatering activities continue across both gas production wells at the Red Lake
gas field
• Critical desorption pressure with first gas flows expected to be realised within this
quarter
• Wells are being drawn down in line with best-practice operations in Qinshui Basin
Jade Gas Holdings Limited (Jade or the Company) is pleased to provide the monthly operations
update on production activities at the Red Lake Gas Field in the South Gobi region of Mongolia.
Operations Summary - Positive Progress Continues Toward First Gas Production
Pumping activities continue across both gas production wells, RL-Hz-01 and RL-Hz-02, at the Red Lake gas
field with stable dewatering operations maintained since the wells were brought online (see ASX
Announcement 10 June 2025). The dewatering process is sufficiently lowering reservoir pressure, which is
tracking to plan and in line with expectations. The Company anticipates that critical desorption pressure
will be realised during the quarter to achieve early gas flow.
Commenting on the progress, Jade Non-Executive Director, Dr Ian Wang, said:
“The Company is buoyed by the rate of progress being achieved at our first two lateral gas production
wells. We are seeing similar parallels to the development of gas operations the team has experienced
previously in the Qinshui Basin in China relative to how our Red Lake operation is progressing.
At this stage, activities continue according to plans which anticipate first gas flows to be achieved this
quarter. The importance of this for the development of Mongolia’s domestic gas industry cannot be
understated.”
1. Production Metrics
Water produced from both wells is trucked to the nearby Tavan Tolgoi coal mine (operated by Erdenes Tavan
Tolgoi) for beneficial use in their operations.
2. Reservoir and Technical Progress
• Operating Philosophy: The wells are being operated in line with best-practice operations for lateral
wells in the Qinshui Basin in China, the analogue field for Red Lake. Currently, the fluid level in the
wells is being lowered by 3-6 metres per day to minimise rapid drawdown on the coal that can cause
premature collapse of the seam and damage the coal. The drawdown rate is being closely monitored
and managed by the onsite production operations team and may be adjusted depending on the
performance.
• Gas Desorption Indicators: The coals in the Red Lake Field are slightly undersaturated and it is
estimated that the flowing bottom hole pressure may reach critical desorption point during the
coming months. The pressure in the casing will increase as gas begins to desorb ahead of establishing
continuous gas flow rate.
3. Well and Drilling Activities
• Existing Wells:
a. RL001-3b-Hz-01 commenced operations on 9 June and was operational for the remainder of the
month, with 100% uptime.
b. RL001-3b-Hz-02 commenced operations on 9 June and was operational for the remainder of the
month, with 100% uptime.
4. Forward Outlook
• Upcoming Activities: It is expected that the wells will continue to produce an increasing volume of
water until the critical desorption pressure is reached, at which time gas is expected to be produced.
The production operations team will continue to monitor well performance and adjust the draw down
rate in line with best practice and consistent with the experience of the team in similar well production
activities in the Qinshui Basin.
• Additional Seismic: To assist with further refinement of future drilling campaigns, the Company will
assess the need for the acquisition of additional 2D and 3D seismic within the Red Lake field currently
designated for early well locations.
Authorised for release on behalf of the Board by Joseph Burke, Executive Director.