The Irish based exploration and production company Island Oil & Gas has started drilling at Seven Heads West in the Celtic Sea off the south coast of Ireland.
Well 48/23-3 is the first in its planned 2006 and 2007 drilling programmes. It is designed to appraise a possible extension of the Upper Wealden gas sands which are producing gas in a nearby well.
'The commencement of drilling operations at Seven Heads West marks a significant milestone in the development of Island Oil & Gas as it seeks to establish its credentials as a competent operator capable of managing and delivering an ambitious drilling programme over the next two years in Irish waters and, potentially overseas,' said chief executive Paul Griffiths.
