OREANDA-NEWS. February 02, 2011. Tethys Petroleum Limited ("Tethys" or the "Company") (TSX: TPL) announced it had received approval for the Doris oil pilot production project and also provided an update on its operations and forward drilling plans in Kazakhstan, reported the press-centre of KASE.

- Highlights:

- Pilot Production Project approved by Kazakh State.

- 3D and 2D seismic acquisition program completed. The key to 'unlocking' to the Doris oil discovery and further exploration targets.

- Next two Doris appraisal wells (AKD04 and AKD05) chosen on new 3D with drilling on first in early February 2011.

- Further exploration targets in Akkulka block identified.

- AKD03 testing program to commence beginning of February 2011.

- AKD02 and G6RE to be tested through the application of radial drilling.

- KBDO1 (Kalypso) well cased at 300 metres and about to recommence drilling.

TethysAralGaz ("TAG"), the Company's wholly owned Kazakh subsidiary, has received State approval from The Ministry of Oil and Gas ("MOG") for the Pilot production project for the Doris oil discovery on the Akkulka field.