** Shares of Canada-based oil co Parex Resources PXT.TO
fall 8.3% to C$26.63 - biggest pct. drop in 11 months
** Co says it has abandoned the Chirimoya exploration well
in Colombia after finding no signs of economic hydrocarbons
** The well was one of three wells in its 2023 exploration
program
** Early drilling at the remaining two wells is expected to
begin in the fourth quarter - co
** Including session losses, stock is up 32% so far this
year
(Reporting by Arshreet Singh)
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