The drilling of the Yumna-5 well by the Energy Emerger jack-up drilling rig is part of a multi-well programme, which also includes the work-over of two existing production wells, Yumna-2 and Yumna-3.

MOL will update the market upon the completion of the of the drilling campaign, which will take about 90 days.

MOL is the Operator and holds a 100% interest in Block 50 Oman.