OREANDA-NEWS. October 5, 2012. SOCAR (except Joint Ventures and Operating Companies) conducted 7744 meters drilling works in September, 2012. Of this amount, development drilling made up 7466 meters and exploration drilling - 278 meters.

 In general, in January-September 2012, SOCAR (except Joint Ventures and Operating Companies) carried out 107588 meters drilling works including 102136 meters development drilling and 5452 meters exploration drilling (including 2150 meters structure drilling).