A drilling program is also planned for the Dharoor block elsewhere in Puntland.

Operator Africa Oil expects to mobilise a drill rig into Puntland late 2007 or early next year, and to spud the first of two back-to-back wells in the first quarter of 2008.

Africa Oil is also scheduling a major seismic acquisition program over the Dharoor area and expects a seismic crew to be mobilised in early 2008.

A drill program is also being planned for the Dharoor Block to follow the drill campaign at Nogal.

Africa Oil, formerly known as Canmex Minerals, is earning an 80% interest from Range.