Offshore staff

BRISBANE, Australia -- The Wellington 1 on the UK continental shelf in PL 1368 west of the Shetlands has spudded, according to Sunshine Gas Ltd.

In 148m of water, theBredford Dolphin is drilling the well to a proposed TD of 1,251 m. The primary target is the Rona Sandstone.

Hurricane Exploration Plc. is operator with 50% interest. The other 50% is Sunshine Gas.

8/25/06