HOCH-1 Production Test Update
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15 June 2026
HOCH-1 Production Test Update
Testing Equipment Mobilised in Preparation for
Production Testing
Key points:
The Hochfeld-1 (“HOCH-1”) shallow gas exploration well was drilled, cased and completed on the
15th
of May 2026 in preparation for production testing in the ADX-AT-I exploration licence in Upper
Austria. HOCH-1 is the first of three (3) shallow gas prospects to be drilled in Upper Austria. Two
(2) additional gas prospects are permitted for drilling in 2026 (refer to Figure 1).
The HOCH-1 well encountered up to eight (8) gas reservoirs within the Hall formation and the
Base Hall formation interpreted from gas shows while drilling and logging results.
Surface testing equipment has been mobilised to the HOCH-1 well site. Rig up and pressure
testing will be undertaken prior to perforation and production testing of the well.
Testing is planned to be undertaken in two phases. The first phase focussed on the upper Hall
formation and the second phase on the lower Base Hall formation. The first phase will include the
firm testing of up to three zones and potentially a fourth contingent zone (refer to Figure 2).
Perforation is planned during the coming week. Sand intervals will be perforated sequentially
followed by a brief clean up flow. The perforation sequence and subsequent flow periods will be
determined by the inflow performance of each zone.
Testing results will be reported as they become available.
Figure 1. Showing the shallow gas prospects program well and the ADX prospect inventory in Upper Austria
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ADX Energy Ltd (ASX Code: ADX) is pleased to advise that surface testing equipment has been mobilised to
the HOCH-1 well site in preparation for production testing. Rig up and pressure testing of the surface facilities
will be undertaken prior to perforation and production testing of the well.
The HOCH-1 shallow gas exploration well was drilled, cased and completed on 15th of May 2026 in the ADX-
AT-I exploration licence in Upper Austria. ADX is the operator and holds a 50% economic interest in the HOCH
prospect. HOCH-1 is the first of three (3) shallow gas prospects to be drilled in Upper Austria. Two (2) additional
gas prospects are permitted for drilling in 2026 (refer to Figure 1).
The HOCH-1 well encountered up to eight (8) gas reservoirs within the Hall formation and the Base Hall
formation interpreted from gas shows while drilling and logging results.
Production testing is planned to be undertaken in two phases. The first phase of testing focussed on the upper
Hall formation and the second phase on the lower Base Hall formation. The first phase will include the testing
of up to three firm zones and potentially a fourth contingent zone (refer to Figure 2).
The perforation of the well is planned during the coming week. Sand intervals will be perforated sequentially
followed with a brief clean up flow. The perforation sequence and subsequent flow periods will be determined
by the inflow performance of each zone.
Further updates regarding the well testing program will be provided when available.
Figure 2. 3D seismic cross section showing the three initial firm Hall reservoirs to be tested as well as the contingent
fourth zone which correlate to the gas sands from mudlogging during drilling. Also shown on the left hand side is
the logging interpretation for the three firm gas zones.
For further details please contact:
Ian Tchacos
Executive Chairman
+61 (08) 9381 4266
ian.tchacos@adxenergy.com.au
Authorised for lodgement by Ian Tchacos, Executive Chairman
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Persons compiling information about Hydrocarbons:
Pursuant to the requirements of the ASX Listing Rule 5.41 and 5.42 the technical and reserves information
relating to Austria contained in this release has been reviewed by Paul Fink as part of the due diligence process
on behalf of ADX. Mr. Fink is Technical Director of ADX Energy Ltd is a qualified geophysicist with 30 years of
technical, commercial and management experience in exploration for, appraisal and development of oil and gas
resources. Mr. Fink has reviewed the results, procedures and data contained in this release and considers the
resource estimates to be fairly represented. Mr. Fink has consented to the inclusion of this information in the
form and context in which it appears. Mr. Fink is a member of the EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists
& Engineers) and FIDIC (Federation of Consulting Engineers).
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