The Maligan exploration well is targeting hydrocarbons in Miocene aged sands within Block SB307/SB308.
The well is being drilled using the jack-up West Prospero, which was used on the recently drilled Bambazon prospect, and is expected to take 30 days to drill to a total depth of 1700 metres.
Lundin operates Block SB307/SB308 with an 85% stake and is partnered by state-run company Petronas Carigali which hold the remaining 15% interest.
