Southern Energy Drills New Well in Mississippi
Southern Energy has successfully drilled and cased the Terrible Creek 21-2 #2 Cotton Valley vertical well in the Williamsburg field of Mississippi, marking the completion of the drilling operation on September 10, 2026.
- Well Details:
- Total Depth: Approximately 18,825 ft
- Duration: Drilled from spud to total depth in less than 22 days, making it one of the fastest wells in the region to exceed depths of 18,500 ft.
The well encountered significant prospective sands in three formations:
- Sligo
- Hosston
- Cotton Valley
Southern Energy plans to commence completion and testing operations in the Cotton Valley formation soon, with results expected to follow.
This well is the first of two commitment wells under a joint venture participation agreement announced in May 2026, where Southern Energy maintains a 50% working interest in these operations.
