2 Nov 2009 07:00
Max Petroleum Plc
(the "Company")
Commencement of Drilling
2 November 2009
The Company is pleased to announce today that on 31 October 2009 drilling commenced on the ZMA-AN2 development well in the Zhana Makat Field on its Blocks A&E Licence area. After completion of the ZMA-AN2 well, the rig will drill a second development well in the Zhana Makat Field before moving on to drill the Borkyldakty exploration well followed by the remainder of the Group's post-salt exploration portfolio.
Enquiries:
| Max Petroleum Plc | Michael Young President and Chief Financial Officer | Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 9590 |
| Peter Moss Vice President Investor Relations and Business Development | ||
| Merlin PR | Tom Randell / Anca Spiridon | Tel: +44 (0)20 7653 6620 |
| WH Ireland Ltd | Daniel Bate | Tel: +44 (0)161 832 2174 |