Thu, 19th Feb 2009 09:08 LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Fortune Oil Plc said on Thursday that the Liulin coal bed methane p
roject in China will receive state funding, allowing exploration to be accelerated while reserving Fortune Oil's rights in the block.
At 0849 GMT, Fortune Oil's shares were up 13 percent at 6 pence.
The funding is a result of the project being designated a State Science and Technology Significant Project, enabling it to benefit from preferential policies such as immediate rights to sell gas production from the block.
(Reporting by Julie Crust) Keywords: FORTUNE OIL/COAL
(julie.crust@thomsonreuters.com; +44 207 542 3847)
COPYRIGHT
Copyright Thomson Reuters 2009. All rights reserved.
The copying, republication or redistribution of Reuters News Content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Thomson Reuters.