Faroe Petroleum reports the preliminary results of the 6506/11-9 S Cooper well in the Norwegian Sea (Faroe Petroleum 30%).

The well has been drilled to a total depth of 5,330m below sea level and encountered hydrocarbons in Middle Jurassic Garn formation.

Based on preliminary results, from an extensive suite of coring, wire line logs, sampling and pressure data; the joint venture has decided to perform a drill stem test (DST) of the Garn formation to evaluate the likely productivity of the reservoir.

The Company expects to be able to provide further information from the DST in the coming weeks.

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