Cuba, Block 9 – Installation of Appraisal Well Underway
Source: www.gulfoilandgas.com 6/8/2023, Location: South America
Melbana Energy Limited is pleased to provide this update on preparations for the commencement of drilling of the first appraisal well (designated Alameda2) in its Block 9 PSC area, onshore Cuba (Melbana 30% participating interest and operator).
Preparations for the assembly and installation of the rig are well-advanced and delivery of related equipment to the drill site is continuing with camp facilities
now operational. Weather conditions are good. The next update on the expected
start date of the commencement of drilling operations (spud date) for the first appraisal well
will be made shortly, once a definitive date is agreed between our operational team and
principal contractors.
Melbana Energy’s Executive Chairman, Andrew Purcell, commented: “Activity has
ramped up significantly over the past few weeks and the team is busy transporting equipment
to prepare for the start of drilling operations. There are more moving parts this time given the
additional considerations of testing and production logistics that have to be incorporated and
everyone is working well together, exemplifying the experience and team work they have
developed drilling the initial two exploration wells. It’s satisfying to watch all this experience at
work and pleasing to see the enthusiasm everyone has for the work program ahead.”
