Sidi Dhaher-1 spud delayed

Delays: ADX is working with local authorities to ensure the safety of local residents during the rig move

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Josh Lewis

, Josh Lewis

 14 March 2011 02:25 GMT

Australia-listed ADX Energy said it delayed the mobilisation of the rig which was scheduled to spud the Sidi Dhaher-1 well within the Chorbane exploration permit in Tunisia.





ADX said the rig would be delayed while it worked with local authorities to ensure the safety of local residents near the well site and along the access road was provided during the rig move

The company said the latest setback had nothing to do with security concerns following unrest in the North African country which had previously caused it to delay drilling the well in January.

“ADX would like to emphasise this short delay is not due to security concerns with respect to our operations, but rather the company's concern for the…

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