Erin Energy targets Oyo-9 drilling completion by year-end

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The start of drilling operations at dual-listed Erin Energy’s Oyo-9 development well, in Nigeria, is planned for July, with a targeted completion date before year-end. This follows the signing of a $15-million drilling contract with Pacific Drilling, in March, for the use of its sixth-generation double-hulled drill ship, the Pacific Bora rig.