First phase in Mannar oil drilling completed

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Phase one of oil drilling in Mannar has been completed and natural gas deposits with potential for hydro carbon have been found. A third well was abandoned as it was a dry hole, according to Carin.

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Rimzan Hassan Tuesday, 27 December 2011 07:22 AM

With Effect from Midnight today Prices of GAS, Petrol, Diesel & Kerosine oil will be Increased by 500 Rupees. lolz ;)

thaivu Monday, 26 December 2011 11:56 AM

Ultimately, all hole having air. obvious. what a funny

xlntgson Tuesday, 27 December 2011 02:35 AM

Exploration should continue, with technology development there may be cost effective methods to bring out the black gold!

Kenny_G Monday, 26 December 2011 11:56 AM

We keep hearing different stories time to time. wonder what should we believe.

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