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Larry Prado, Hart Energy’s activity editor, summarizes recent exploration action from the oil and gas industry. (Source: Hart Energy; Shutterstock.com)
In case you missed it, here’s a look at this week’s top five drilling activity highlights from around the world.
- Gas Discovery Announced in Offshore Malaysia Block SK417
- Chesapeake Operating Completes Three Bradford County, Pa., Marcellus Producers
- Bohai Bay Discovery Announced by China National Offshore Oil Co.
- Betula Field-Marcellus Well Completed in Pennsylvania’s Wyoming County
- Origin Energy Tests Beetaloo Basin Venture
For more up-to-date information on the latest U.S. and international exploration wells visit Hart Energy’s online Drilling Activity Highlights database.
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