en.Wedoany.com Reported - Touchstone Exploration has brought two development wells, FR-1835 and FR-1836, online in the WD-8 block in Trinidad and Tobago. Since commencing production in mid-May 2026, the two wells have achieved a combined average output of approximately 175 barrels per day of medium crude oil. The field operations team is currently optimizing production flow rates.

At the Cascadura facility in the Ortoire block, installation of a new booster compressor is progressing across both mechanical and electrical workstreams, with commissioning trials planned to begin in June 2026. The compressor is designed to reduce wellhead back pressure and alleviate regional pipeline capacity constraints, allowing the wellbores to flow more freely.

In the Central Block, the CR-3 well has delivered stable flowing pressure and field-estimated production rates since first production, without any prior intervention, with natural gas output of approximately 2.2 million cubic feet per day and condensate production of 14 barrels per day. Reservoir performance analysis indicates localized inflow restrictions within the formation, likely caused by residual drilling and completion fluids. Touchstone has designed a coiled tubing cleanout and acid stimulation program to address this issue.

Operational progress depends on the availability of local coiled tubing equipment, as the sole local service provider is currently resolving mechanical issues and procuring replacement parts. Touchstone stated that it is evaluating whether to postpone the CR-3 optimization plan until after the Atlantic LNG Train 4 maintenance window, as the diversion period corresponds to favorable natural gas prices.

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