OREANDA-NEWS. SOCAR (except Joint Ventures and Operating Companies) conducted 16246 meters drilling works in March 2013. Of this amount, development drilling made up 15328 meters and exploration drilling - 918 meters.

In general, in January-March 2013, SOCAR (except Joint Ventures and Operating Companies) carried out 40845 meters drilling works including 37525 meters development drilling and 3320 meters exploration drilling.