AWE Limited reports that as at 06:00 hours (6.00am NZDT) today the Pateke-4H development well was at a measured depth of 3,863m and drilling ahead on the planned trajectory with an 8 1/2 inch drilling assembly after successfully side-tracking from the 9 5/8 inch casing at 3,587m.

The second sidetrack (ST-2) will be drilled to a depth of approximately 4,055m and intersect the F10 reservoir at a horizontal angle of approximately 90 degrees. Drilling will continue through the F10 reservoir section to a planned total measured depth of 5,381m, following which a 6 5/8 inch production liner will be installed.

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