Ipswich exploration well proves hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbons have been proven in the Ipswich exploration well in 1/3 - 11, according to Dong Energy.

Jun 30th, 2008

Offshore staff

STOCKHOLM -- Hydrocarbons have been proven in the Ipswich exploration well in 1/3 - 11, according to Dong Energy.

The well is still in operation and further data will have to be collected before any conclusions regarding the presence of movable hydrocarbons can be made, the company says.

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