Melbana Receives Approval To Drill Onshore Cuba Well
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Melbana Energy Ltd. has received approval to drill a well, #1-Alameda, in onshore Cuba’s Block 9 Production Sharing Contract. Block 9 is on the north coast of Cuba and has a proven hydrocarbon system with multiple producing fields including Majaguillar, San Anton and the Varadero oil field, which lies further west. Block 9 also contains Motembo Field, the first oil field discovered in Cuba. Melbourne, Australia-based Melbana has also applied for a permit to drill a second well on the block.
Description
Melbana Energy Ltd. has received approval to drill a well, #1-Alameda, in onshore Cuba’s Block 9 Production Sharing Contract. Block 9 is on the north coast of Cuba and has a proven hydrocarbon system with multiple producing fields including Majaguillar, San Anton and the Varadero oil field, which lies further west. Block 9 also contains Motembo Field, the first oil field discovered in Cuba. Melbourne, Australia-based Melbana has also applied for a permit to drill a second well on the block.