About 1200 kilometres of 2D seismic and geochemical studies will be launched within two months, while two well sites have already been identified for the deployment of a land rig, said chairman and chief executive Tewodros Ashenafi.
Farm-out discussions are under way with one player and a probe is planned for the third quarter of 2009.
The talks involve all three permits blocks 9, 9a and 13, where SWE aims to retain operatorship.
