Tethys Oil (Tethys) has spudded Jebel Aswad-2 (JAS-2) on Block 15 onshore Oman. The well is drilled to further delineate the Natih A limestone reservoir and it is designed to optimize production rates.

JAS-2 is drilled 1.2 kilometres south west of Jebel Aswad-1, which was drilled last year and flowed 2,626 BOEPD on test. Drilling operations are expected to take 65 days including testing, and the well is expected to reach a final depth of 3,200 metres. At target depth, one or two horizontal sidetracks of a total length of an additional 1,000 metres are planned.

The Abraj 204 rig currently contracted with Oilex plc is being used.

Follow the drilling operations through pictures at the image gallery at www.tethysoil.com.

Tethys has a 40 per cent interest and is operator of Block 15. Danish company Odin Energi is partner holding 60 per cent interest.