OREANDA-NEWS. January 16, 2013. "Zarubezhneft" JSC started drilling deepwater exploratory well on the Block L in the Cuban territorial waters. The sea depth in the point of work performance is more than 400 m, the well depth – more than 6000 m.

The works are being carried out on the basis of the Production sharing agreement with the Cuban state oil company "Cupet".

Drilling is being carried out by the means of the semi-submersible drilling rig (SSDR) Songa Mercur with implementation of all environmental requirements provided for the works in the water area of this region and with adherence to the measures to ensure well-kill safety.

Approximate date of well completion – June 2013.

According to the available geology and geophysics data there is a high probability of discovering new hydrocarbon deposit within the Block L.