Providence finishes Blackrock propect logging

Providence Resources has concluded drilling operations on the Blackrock prospect (well IRL49/26-1A) in the Irish Celtic Sea (Licensing Option 03/1). Logging of the well was completed earlier today.

The drilling programme, which was conducted under "tight hole" confidential status, encountered good sandstone reservoir and associated seal development in three of the five target horizons within the pre-drill depth prognosis, the cpmpany said today.