Wessex Exploration PLC says that GM-ES-5, the final well of the current four well drilling programme in the Guyane Maritime Permit (offshore French Guiana) has been spudded by Shell as Operator on 10 August 2013.

Wessex, through holding 50 per cent of Northpet Investments Limited, owns a net 1.25 per cent interest in the offshore exploration licence 'Guyane Maritime'. Wessex is in partnership with Shell (Operator, holding 45 per cent), Tullow Oil (27.5 per cent), Total (25 per cent) and Northern Petroleum Plc (also holding 1.25 per cent through owning the remaining 50 per cent interest in Northpet Investment Limited).

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