Forum
Energy
had
been
rumoured
to
have
received
a
hefty
boost
in
resources
at
the
controversial
Sampaguita
gas
field,
which
lies
in
southern
waters
China
has
claimed
ownership
of.
The
company
has
now
announced
the
results
of
interpretation
by
Weatherford
Petroleum
Consultants
on
data
collected
during
a
565-square
kilometre
3D
seismic
survey
and
a
2202-kilometre
2D
seismic
sweep,
both
conducted
last
year.
Chief
executive
Robin
Nicholson
said
the
increased
resources
supported
the
explorer's
bid
win
the
support
of
its
shareholders
for
a
$75
million
plan
to
drill
within
the
year
at
the
field.
The
new
data
shows…
