VOL. XLI

No. 45

9-November-1998

SUDAN

Talisman To Drill 14 New Wells in Sudan In 1999

Talisman Energy reported in its third quarter report of 5 November thatit completed its acquisition of Arakis Energy Corporation on 8 October. Through thisacquisition, Talisman will indirectly acquire State Petroleum Corporation, thewholly-owned subsidiary of Arakis, which owns a 25% interest in the Sudan joint ventureoperating in the Heglig and Unity concession in south Sudan (MEES, 24 August).First production...