Activity Update: Drilling
19 SEP 08
Cabinda South Block, Onshore Angola (ROC: 60% & Operator)
Roc Oil (Cabinda) Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of ROC, advises that the MAW-1 appraisal well commenced drilling at 1900 hours (local time) on 16 September 2008.
MAW-1 is the first appraisal well in relation to the Massambala heavy oil discovery.
Consistent with ROC’s established practice regarding its Angolan drilling activity, the Company will only issue public statements at the beginning and end of each drilling operation after the relevant information has been collected and carefully analysed.
Participating Interests in the Cabinda South Block are:
Roc Group Companies........................ 60%
Force Petroleum Limited..................... 20%
Sonangol P&P S.A................................ 20%
For further information see: Stock Exchange Release 19.09.08