Brookside Completes Sabres Well Drilling, Spuds Whalers in Efficient Pad Program
Brookside completes Sabres well, spuds Whalers in twin-well Suttles pad program
Brookside Energy has completed drilling and casing operations at the Sabres well and commenced drilling at the Whalers well, marking significant progress in its two-well Suttles pad development in the SWISH Area of Interest, Anadarko Basin, Oklahoma. The pad forms part of the development program announced 7 July 2026, with Brookside holding an approximate 70% working interest in both wells.
The Sabres 2-1-1S-3W SXH1 well reached total measured depth of approximately 14,200 feet, targeting the Sycamore Formation, whilst the Whalers 2-1-1S-3W WXH2 well has been spudded and is now drilling ahead in the surface-hole section, targeting the Woodford Formation.
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Sabres drilled and cased on plan, de-risking the drilling phase
The Sabres well reached its planned total measured depth of approximately 14,200 feet after successfully drilling the lateral section within the targeted bench of the Sycamore Formation, in line with the well plan. The 5½-inch production casing string was then run to bottom, cemented in place and pressure tested, confirming the integrity of the installation and completing the drilling and casing phase.
This completion materially de-risks the drilling phase ahead of the planned fracture-stimulation operations.
Key milestones achieved at Sabres:
- Lateral drilled within targeted Sycamore bench
- Planned total measured depth reached (~14,200 ft)
- 5½-inch production casing run to bottom
- Cemented in place and pressure tested
- Drilling and casing phase complete
Kenai Rig 18 walks to Whalers, now drilling ahead
Following completion of operations at Sabres, Kenai Rig 18 walked the short distance across the Suttles pad directly to the Whalers location. The well was successfully spudded and is now drilling ahead in the surface-hole section of the wellbore, targeting the Woodford Formation.
The tight cycle-time between wells demonstrates the operational efficiency of pad drilling, with minimal downtime between completion of one well and commencement of the next.
David Prentice, Managing Director & CEO
“Sabres is now drilled and cased to its planned depth, with production casing successfully run to bottom, cemented and tested. That significantly de-risks the drilling phase. The team executed safely and efficiently, then moved directly to Whalers, which is now drilling ahead. That is how this pad was designed to run: tight cycle times, minimal downtime and disciplined execution. Our focus remains clear: execute safely, control costs and bring both wells online efficiently.”
Why pad drilling matters for investors
Pad drilling refers to the practice of drilling multiple wells from a single surface location, allowing a rig to “walk” short distances between wells rather than being fully dismantled and moved to a new site. This approach delivers reduced downtime, lower per-well costs, and faster cycle times.
Spudding refers to the commencement of drilling operations at a new well. Production casing is the steel piping cemented into the wellbore to protect it and enable production once the well is completed.
For investors, efficient pad execution supports Brookside’s stated strategy to grow production, build scale and control costs in its concentrated SWISH Play position.
| Well | Formation Targeted | Status | Working Interest | Investor Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabres (SXH1) | Sycamore | Drilled & cased to ~14,200 ft | ~70% | Drilling phase de-risked |
| Whalers (WXH2) | Woodford | Spudded, drilling surface hole | ~70% | Next well underway, minimal downtime |
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What’s next for the Suttles pad
Once Whalers has been drilled and cased, both Sabres and Whalers will move into simultaneous fracture-stimulation operations, with the goal of bringing both wells online efficiently.
Management has stated it looks forward to providing further updates as operations progress.
Brookside is a U.S.-focused oil and gas producer operating in the Anadarko Basin’s SWISH Play, with a strategy to grow production, build scale and return capital through disciplined development and capital allocation.
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