Vertical vs Directional vs Horizontal
Vertical = Straight down. This is what MJ1 was, not counting an unplanned deviation due to drilling issues. MJ1 TD was 5060 meters. If the full capacity of the rig (incl additional drill pipe they bought) is utilized, then max depth is 20,000' or 6096 meters on future wells.
Directional = At an angle. If MJ2 "True Vertical Depth" (TVD) is a "little deeper" than MJ1, then perhaps MJ2 TVD is 5100 meters. If MJ2's "Measured Depth" (MD) is the max capacity of the rig, then its target could be 3300 meters laterally from the well head. If multiple wells were drilled that reached 3300 in a radius from the well head in all directions, then that would cover 35 sq km, about 1/2 of the 3D seismic area.
Horizontal = Begins vertical, turns a radius, then actually runs horizontal. This is often considered a subset of Directional, but it is more specific. Sometimes oil patch jargon can be confusing. Horizontal is used to reach a target under something like a nearby town, or to have a long opening through the reservoir to increase flow. From the existing pad, a horizontal well with TVD in the Jurassic could reach just about anywhere in the 3D seismic area.
In MJ1 post drilling reports, Zion stated they drilled through the Mohilla Triassic reservoir, so its not likely that simply going TVD deeper makes sense. This is collaborated with Zion's statement they hired directional services. So, I would guess MJ2 is directional. Hard to say if it is also horizontal. A shallow target could be horizontal. A Triassic target is not likely horizontal, but most likely directional.
