Leed Petroleum secures rig for Gulf of Mexico work

Aug. 28, 2007
London-based E&P firm Leed Petroleum will begin a multiple well drilling program in September initially on its Eugene Island Blocks 183 and 184 in the Gulf of Mexico.

By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Aug. 28 -- Leed Petroleum PLC, a London-based oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Gulf of Mexico, will begin a multiple well drilling program in September initially on its Eugene Island Blocks 183 and 184 in the Gulf of Mexico.

The company has signed a contract with Ensco Offshore Co. for use of Rig 98 to carry out the drilling.

Leed is operator of Block 183 and the southern half of Block 184.