Sound Energy, has announced that the National 110 UE (1500 HP) traditional rig has been deployed for the forthcoming first well at its Tendrara licence area, onshore Morocco.

According to the company, the rig was deployed from Mauritania and will arrive at the location in early March 2016.

The Company also announced that it has been granted the final approval for the first and second Tendrara wells by the Moroccan National Environmental Committee, signifying that there are no other approvals needed before drilling can begin.

Works on Tendrara site includes the upgrading of local infrastructure and the organization of the camp and the two well pad areas, before the arrival of the rig, Energy-pedia reports.

Anita Fatunji