Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVIII

No 27

4-July-2005

EGYPT

Melrose Resources Reports Successful Test Of Egypts El-Tamad Well

The UKs Melrose Resources on 27 June reported that El-Tamad well on El-Mansoura concession had successfully tested for oil. Melrose, which jointly holds the concession with operator Merlon Petroleum of the US, each with 50%, said El-Tamad exploration well was drilled to test a Sidi Salim objective in the southern area of El-Mansoura concession. Wireline logging indicated...