May 21, 2014
Sumitomo Corporation
Oil Discovery in UK North Sea block 21/6b
Summit Petroleum Limited (Kevin Smith, Chief Executive Officer, hereinafter SPL), a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation (Kuniharu Nakamura, President and Chief Executive Officer), has drilled an exploration well on its Avalon prospect located in UK North Sea block 21/6b and confirmed an oil discovery in good quality Tertiary sands. SPL and its partner in the block, EnQuest Heather Limited are now evaluating the well results toward a potential development.
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SPL | 50% (License Operator) | |
EnQuest Heather Limited | 50% (Well Operator ) |
SPL acquired its interest through the 27th Licensing Round in 2012.
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