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Drilling of Leighton Oil Prospect Commences

RNS Number : 8237D
Global Petroleum Ltd
19 September 2008
 

19 September 2008


DRILLING OF THE LEIGHTON OIL PROSPECT COMMENCES


Texon Petroleum Limited (ASX:TXN) have advised that drilling of the Leighton prospect commenced on 17 September 2008. The well has a planned total depth of 2,835 meters (9,300 feet) and will take about 30-40 days to reach its target. 

Global will earn a 15% Working Interest ("WI") in the well by funding 30% of the cost of drilling the well, which is forecast to be approximately US$500,000.

In addition, Global has reimbursed Texon US$180,000 in respect of prospect generation and lease costs for the well.

Enquiries:


Global Petroleum Limited

Tel

+1505 344 2822

Mark Savage, Chairman

Fax

+1505 344 2922


Email

marksavage@comcast.net

 

Blue Oar Securities Plc 
(Nominated Adviser and Broker)

 

Tel

 

020 7418 4400

William Vandyk/Jerry Keen


 







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