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    Papua New Guinea: Talisman presses gas aggregation

    Aug. 1, 2012
    Talisman Energy Inc. said its Weimang-1 exploratory well in Papua New Guinea found gas in line with predrill expectations.

    Talisman Energy Inc. said its Weimang-1 exploratory well in Papua New Guinea found gas in line with predrill expectations.

    The company, which has a joint venture with Mitsubishi Corp. in Papua New Guinea, said it is moving the rig to drill the Puk Puk-2 appraisal well (OGJ Online, Feb. 22, 2012).

    Talisman said it is confident that its gas aggregation strategy in the Western Province remains on track (OGJ, Sept. 5, 2011, p. 20).

    About the Author

    Alan Petzet | Chief Editor Exploration

    Alan Petzet is Chief Editor-Exploration of Oil & Gas Journal in Houston. He is editor of the Weekly E&D Newsletter, emailed to OGJ subscribers, and a regular contributor to the OGJ Online subscriber website.

    Petzet joined OGJ in 1981 after 13 years in the Tulsa World business-oil department. He was named OGJ Exploration Editor in 1990. A native of Tulsa, he has a BA in journalism from the University of Tulsa.

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