http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Oil exploratory drilling results in block 3 promising [The Source: www.sabanews.net - 17/11/2009] Oil Search company said Tuesday that the results of oil exploratory drilling carrying out by the company in block 3 are promising.

The Oil Search company director Mori Hokenz said so during his meeting with Minister of Oil and Minerals Amir Salim al-Aydarus.The meeting also highlighted the ongoing work of exploratory process in the blocks the company interested in.On the other hand, al-Aydarus reviewed with the director of M.O.V company ways of expanding its activities in Yemen as well as its current programs in blocks 29, 2 and S2.The two sides also talked about the implementation of explorations in new oil blocks.Moreover, the Minister discussed with the Exploration Manager of UAE Dana Gas Company Abdullah al-Qadhi steps to start the implementation of gas city project the company intends to structure in Yemen.In these meetings, the Minister called on the companies' directors to get benefit from the investment opportunities in Yemen as well as to expand their activities in oil, gas and minerals fields.