The probe in Block 2, close to the shore of Lake Albert, was drilled to 1058 metres and hit about four metres of net oil pay above a“likely”oil water contact. Logging operations are ongoing, after which the rig will move to drill the Ngara 1 exploration well later this month.

Also in Block 2, Tullow said the high-impact Ngassa 2 probe hit oil shows in thin sands at the top of the main target interval.

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