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In December 2013, Sterling completed a farm-out agreement with Pura Vida Mauritius under which all costs associated with the acquisition of the discretionary 3D seismic programme, up to a maximum of US$15 million, are carried by Pura Vida.<\/p>\n
Sterling expects that the carry will cover all the costs of the 3D seismic survey. Sterling and Pura Vida each hold a 50% interest in the Ambilobe Block with Sterling as operator.<\/p>\n
According to the Company\u2019s Chief Executive Officer, Eskil Jersing \u00a0the seismic acquisition will be essential in providing drilling prospects in the acreage.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking forward to safely and efficiently acquiring the first 3D seismic survey on the Ambilobe Block; providing valuable new data which will be used to identify potential drillable prospects,\u2019\u2019 says Eskrill.<\/p>\n
Sterling has 50 percent interest in the 17,650km\u00b2 block while Pura Vida Mauritius holds the remaining interest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Sterling Energy has announced it has commenced its planned 3D seismic survey of 1,250 km\u00b2 over a high-graded portion of the Ambilobe Block, offshore Madagascar. 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