Exploratory drilling on Oguz behind schedule

ExxonMobil has started preparations for drilling of an exploratory well on Oguz prospect. The company's spokesman on drilling issues Boris Zuvkov told AssA-Irada Thursday that drilling was earlier scheduled to commence in late March and early April, but due the still ongoing operations on Talysh-Daniz, it may delay. After the work on Talysh-Daniz is over, the "Gurtulush" semi-submersible drilling rig will be towed to Oguz.

Talysh-Daniz operator, TotalFinaElf, has declined to spell out when the drilling will be completed.*