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November 15, 2006 · about 20 years ago

Statoil: First onshore drilling

Statoil has spudded its first exploration well on land in the middle of the Sahara Desert. The drilling is taking place in the Hassi Mouina block in Algeria. “This represents a milestone,” says David Poole, vice president for exploration in Algeria.

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Statoil has spudded its first exploration well on land in the middle of the Sahara Desert. The drilling is taking place in the Hassi Mouina block in Algeria.

“This represents a milestone,” says David Poole, vice president for exploration in Algeria.

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