Azerbaijan, Baku, Dec.6/ Trend /
In January- November, SOCAR (except joint ventures and operating companies) drilled 128,955 meters compared to 155, 412 meters in January- November 2009, SOCAR said.
According to the report, 120,689 meters fell to operational drilling, 8,266 meters - exploratory drilling (including 1,585 meters - test drilling).
In November, SOCAR drilled 11,721 meters compared to 12,747 meters in November last year.
SOCAR drilled 168.200 meters in 2009 compared to about 203,000 meters in 2008. This figure was 190,376 meters in 2007.