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Three Crown expands horizontal drilling programme in the Powder River Basin

Three Crown Petroleum has started production from its Irvine 1NH well and plans two new wells in Wyoming, marking a notable acceleration of its deployment programme in the Powder River Basin through 2026.

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Three Crown Petroleum LLC announced the start of production from its horizontal Irvine 1NH well in Johnson County, Wyoming, confirming progress in its drilling programme in the Powder River Basin. The well was drilled to a total depth of approximately 22,500 feet, including a two-mile horizontal section and 51 hydraulic fracturing stages spaced roughly 200 feet apart. Production began on October 14.

The Colorado-based company stated that the success of the Irvine 1NH well marks a key step in unlocking the value of its assets in the Niobrara formation. This area, considered one of the most promising in the region, is central to the company’s deployment strategy to strengthen its position in the Powder River Basin.

Two new wells planned before the end of the year

Following this technical milestone, Three Crown plans to drill two new horizontal wells in Converse County, Wyoming. The Kringen 1NH and Wild Bill 1NH wells are scheduled to spud in November, each designed with a 2.5-mile lateral targeting the same Niobrara formation. These operations are part of a phased development plan extending through 2026.

The company currently holds eleven additional drilling permits across Johnson, Campbell, and Converse Counties. These permits target the Niobrara and Mowry formations, both identified as priorities for the ongoing deployment phase. The programme aims to increase regional production and consolidate Three Crown’s position in the U.S. oil market.

Strategic partnerships to support deployment

Three Crown Petroleum has announced it is actively seeking partners to support the expansion of its drilling programme. The company is pursuing technical and financial collaborations to secure the next phases of the plan, particularly around the Irvine 1NH well and the upcoming wells scheduled later this year.

The company indicated that discussions are ongoing with several industry players to strengthen its operational structure and accelerate the deployment pace of its programme. The 2025–2026 calendar anticipates continuous activity in the targeted areas, supporting Three Crown’s growth in the Powder River Basin.

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