17th Nov 2015 07:47
LONDON (Alliance News) - Oil and gas explorer Tullow Oil PLC on Tuesday said the Emesek-1 exploration well in northern Kenya has reached total depth but did not find any commercial levels of hydrocarbons.
The well, located in the North Lokichar basin in Block 13T, was drilled by the PR Marriott 46 Rig. The rig will now move to the South Lokichar basin to drill the Etom-2 well, which will spud in late November, the FTSE 250-listed company said.
"The Emesek-1 well was the first well to be drilled in the North Lokichar basin. While this wildcat well did not find commercial hydrocarbons, it provides valuable data as we assess the wider prospectivity of this basin," said Exploration Director Angus McCoss.
By Sam Unsted; [email protected]; @SamUAtAlliance
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