88 Energy Ltd (LON:88E) has told investors that the preparation for the Charlie-1 well is “progressing to plan” with spudding expected soon.
In a statement, he Alaska-focused explorer said that ice road construction is underway and its base layer is presently about 25%.
A permit to drill has been submitted, with approval expected in January.
READ: 88 Energy finalises Premier farm-out[hhmc]
It said that a more accurate forecast for the anticipated February spud along with the timings for drilling, logging and testing will be communicated in due course.
"The New Year is off to a busy start for the Alaska operations team with all activity progressing as planned,” said Dave Wall, 88 Energy managing director.
Initial cash call funds have been receipted into the joint venture account, the company added.
Under a farm-out agreement, finalised in November partner Premier Oil PLC (Read More – Source
[contf]
[contfnew]
Proactiveinvestors
[contfnewc]
[contfnewc]
