ExxonMobil receives well 15/6-10 consent

ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS has received consent for exploration drilling of well 15/6-10 in the southern part of the North Sea using the semisubmersible Bredford Dolphin.

Oct 13th, 2008

Offshore staff

STAVANGER, Norway -- ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Norway AS has received consent for exploration drilling of well 15/6-10 in the southern part of the North Sea using the semisubmersible Bredford Dolphin.

The well will be drilled by Det norske on behalf of ExxonMobil. Water depth at the site is 112 m (367 ft). Drilling is scheduled to begin in November for approximately 61 days.

10/13/2008

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