Moroccan gas appraisal well operations to commence in mid-December 2021

Chariot (AIM: CHAR), the Africa focused transitional energy company, announced earlier today that the Stena Don drilling rig has commenced its mobilisation to Morocco. 

Drilling rig Stena Don moving out of North Sea to Morocco for Chariot well
Caption: Platform Stena Don - Image courtesy: Hannes van Rijn

Chariot has contracted this rig to conduct drilling operations on the Anchois gas field within the Lixus licence, offshore Morocco, with operations anticipated to commence in mid-December 2021. 

Adonis Pouroulis, Acting CEO of Chariot, commented: "We are excited for drilling operations to get underway at Anchois and we look forward to keeping the market updated on developments as appropriate.” This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014, as retained in the UK pursuant to S3 of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.