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Rockhopper Exploration started drilling the Al Jahraa SE-2X exploration well on the Abu Sennan Concession, according to Proactive Investors<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rockhopper Exploration started drilling the Al Jahraa SE-2X exploration well on the Abu Sennan Concession, according to Proactive Investors. 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