The Marine XI partners have agreed to accelerate the drilling of the Lideka Marine East 1 well (SOCO 40.39%, Operator). The Transocean Falcon 100 drilling rig has been secured and this well is expected to spud before the end of the second quarter. The well will be a test of stacked plays and will test both the structural closure updip from an oil leg encountered in the Lideka Marine 1 well that was drilled two kilometres to the west and also the large untested structural closure in an overlying formation.
Will this be announced?
Cabinda North
Interpretation of the data acquired from the 2D seismic acquisition programme was completed during the year. Preparation has now commenced for the drilling of the 20-6 and 20-7 exploration wells in the Dinge area. Drilling is expected to start mid-2013.
Ditto
