UK’s Rockhopper Exploration starts drilling new exploration well

Rockhopper Exploration started drilling the Al Jahraa SE-2X exploration well on the Abu Sennan Concession, according to Proactive Investors. The company said the well, in which Rockhopper holds a 22% interest and which is being drilled in partnership with Kuwait Energy, could add 20 mn bbl of in-place oil to the project, if it is successful. Drilling and evaluation are expected to be completed within 40 days.