Dragon Oil publishes a quarterly update on the wells completed and tested in the first quarter of 2013.

The Dzheitune (Lam) 28/178 well was completed as a single producer to a depth of 2,010 metres and tested in February 2013. The well tested at an initial production rate of 1,653 barrels of oil per day ("bopd"). This well is currently stabilised and producing at a rate of 2,065 bopd. The jack-up rig is currently drilling the Dzheitune (Lam) 21/180 and 21/181 development wells in a batch drilling mode.

The Dzheitune (Lam) 28/179 well was also completed as a single producer in March 2013. The depth of the well was 1,885 metres and the well tested for initial production of 1,975 bopd. This well is presently producing at a rate of 2,218 bopd. The land rig is currently drilling the Dzheitune (Lam) 28/182 well.

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