http://www.english.hadhramaut.info DNO hits oil in Yemen [The Source: SANA'A/hadhramaut.info/sabanews.net - 06/02/2011] Norwegian operator DNO has hit hydrocarbons in the Gabdain-1 basement exploration well on Block 72, in Yemen. The well was drilled to a total depth of 3485 metres and DNO said hydrocarbons were observed while drilling through the Kohlan sandstone overlaying the basement interval. It added an oil sample was recovered from the Kohlan using a wire line MDT tool prior to running intermediate casing.The company said hydrocarbon charged fractures were also observed while drilling the upper basement interval.The company said the well flowed at an unstabilised rate of between 130 and 180 barrels of oil per day at the end of the five day test.“The presence of oil shows in the basement and the Kohlan demonstrates a working hydrocarbon generation and migration system,” the company said in a statement.“Studies are underway to determine if a more optimal drilling location is feasible.”