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TAG Oil details 2026 drilling and testing plans in Egypt’s Western Desert

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TAG Oil ( (TSE:TAO) ) has shared an update.

TAG Oil outlined its 2026 work program in Egypt’s Western Desert, where it is preparing to drill the T-200 vertical well on the BED-1 concession targeting the Abu Roash F formation, interpreted from nearby wells to hold naturally fractured, high-quality light oil. Production at BED-1 averaged about 65 barrels of oil per day in the first quarter, and the company is moving to secure a drilling rig to bring additional output onstream in the second half of 2026.

On the SERQ concession, TAG Oil plans a Diagnostic Fracture Injectivity Test on the Abu Roash F interval to gauge reservoir characteristics that may be unconventional and, if results are encouraging, is considering a new vertical well in the fourth quarter to assess commercial potential. Management says funding for 2026 activities is in place and is also pursuing partnership opportunities with industry players, signaling a bid to scale up its Egyptian operations and support longer-term growth in the region.

Spark’s Take on TAO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, TAO is a Neutral.

The score is primarily held back by very weak operating performance and cash flow (losses and ongoing cash burn). A low-leverage balance sheet provides some offset by improving financial flexibility, while technicals are neutral-to-slightly improving and valuation is constrained by a negative P/E.

To see Spark’s full report on TAO stock, click here.

More about TAG Oil

TAG Oil Ltd. is a Canadian-based international oil and gas exploration company focused on assets and growth opportunities in the Middle East and North Africa region. The company targets conventional and potentially unconventional reservoirs, aiming to expand production and reserves through drilling, testing, and strategic partnerships in key basins such as Egypt’s Western Desert.

Average Trading Volume: 810,020

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: C$19.25M

Find detailed analytics on TAO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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