ADX Energy (ASX: ADX) has received the "green light" from Tunisian Authorities for the Sidi Dhaher exploration well with rig mobilisation to commence on the 20th of June.
As operator, ADX has a 40% interest in Sidi Dhaher which is located in the 2,428 square kilometre large Chorbane Exploration Permit onshore central Tunisia, near the port city of Sfax.
It is surrounded by several producing oil fields and extensive oil and gas infrastructure.
Tunisian Authorities have agreed to a schedule of supervision designed to ensure safe rig mobilization and efficient drilling operations for the Sidi Dhaher exploration well.
Once mobilization is completed, rig up and equipment testing will start immediately in order to enable drilling operations to commence as soon as possible.
ADX expects that drilling could start early July.