The drilling is part of the first phase ofthe expansion of the field, with WestSide saying on Wednesday that all keycontracts for drilling, directional drilling services, cementing, completions,wireline logging, wellhead and connection facilities and civil earthworks hadbeen awarded.

Silver City Drilling, PathFinderDirectional Drilling Services and Superior Energy Services have all beencontracted for the drilling activities.

"The combination of our strongin-house expertise with this skilled group of contractors provides WestSidewith the requisite depth of experience and confidence to ensure the success ofthe Phase 1 well programme,” WestSide managing director Mike Hughes said.

WestSide,