Valiant Petroleum announces termination of contract with Awilco drilling PLC

Wednesday, Jun 06, 2012

Valiant Petroleum plc ("Valiant") announces that further to its press release on 24 May 2012 regarding the suspension of drilling operations on the Timon exploration well in the UK North Sea, the drilling contract with Awilco Drilling PLC has now been terminated as a consequence of the technical downtime.

The well has been suspended for re-entry and the licence partners are currently investigating alternative rig options to complete drilling of the Timon prospect. An update will be provided in due course.

The partners in the license are MPX North Sea Limited (operator, 15%), Agora Oil & Gas (UK) Limited (25%), Taqa Bratani Limited (18%), Wintershall E&P Limited (17%), Sorgenia E&P (UK) Ltd (15%) and Valiant Exploration Limited (10%).

ENDS

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Source: Valiant Petroleum

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