Elixir begins 3D seismic acquisition

Elixir Petroleum Limited commences a 3D seismic acquisition programme on Block SL-4, offshore the Republic of Sierra Leone, West Africa (Block SL-4).

As the operator of Block SL-4, Elixir has contracted a leading international seismic acquisition provider to undertake the programme on behalf of the Block SL-4 joint venture. The vessel conducting the survey commenced acquiring data on Block SL-4 on 30 March 2008 and will acquire 1,222 km2 of 3D seismic. This is an enlarged programme to that previously announced, although the terms of the seismic acquisition agreement are consistent with previous advice.

The 3D survey is designed to better define and mature the large number of significant leads and play types identified from 2D seismic data acquired over Block SL-4 in 2003.