Cue Energy Resources has provided an update that the drilling has commenced for the high impact exploration well BA-01 within the Mahato PSC (Production Sharing Contract). The well was spud on the 28th of July 2023, and is expected to reach a depth of 2800 ft within approximately 20 days. As of 1 August 2023, the top section (surface hole and casing) of the well, down to approximately 100 feet, had been successfully drilled and cased.

BA-01 aims to test the presence of hydrocarbons in the BA prospect, primarily targeting the MioceneageTelisa Formation sandstone reservoir located at a depth of 900ft. A secondary target is the Menggala Formation, expected at approximately 2500 ft. Both targets are producing reservoirs in the Central Sumatra Basin.