Lundin commences exploration drilling in Sudan

Lundin Petroleum AB is pleased to announce the start of drilling operations in Block 5B, Sudan. The exploration well Nyal-1, located on the western flank of the basin was spudded on Thursday, 7 February 2008. The well is located in the ‘dry land’ area of the block where several prospects have been identified as a result of the recently acquired 2D seismic program.