Bowleven has commenced drilling operations on the Sapele-1 exploration well on block MLHP-5, Etinde Permit, offshore Cameroon.

The targets of the Sapele-1 exploration well are a series of stacked reservoir objectives, from the proven Miocene fairway down to the deeper Cretaceous fairway that is prolific elsewhere West Africa.

The Sapele-1 well is being drilled by the Noble Tommy Craighead jackup to an estimated target depth of circa 4,450 meters and drilling is expected to take approximately 70 to 80 days (excluding testing).

Kevin Hart, Chief Executive, said, "This is an exciting time for Bowleven as we embark on exploration activity in the Douala Basin, offshore Cameroon. The Douala Basin is an emerging hydrocarbon bearing province and Bowleven's Cameroon acreage is well positioned to access this opportunity. Sapele-1 will intersect multiple independent exploration targets in both the Miocene and Cretaceous from a single location, with significant implications for the wider potential of the acreage and Bowleven."

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