Vanoil Energy Ltd. announced that it has completed a 100km2 3D seismic and gravity survey over its western leads in block 3A in Kenya. This is the first 3D seismic survey ever completed onshore in Kenya and it complements the 845km of 2D seismic acquired by Vanoil in previous years. A suite of substantial drilling targets have been defined on block 3A within the surveyed area and Vanoil plans to select its first two well locations by the end of November.

The company has signed a contract with Sinopec to secure the last available onshore drilling rig in Kenya. The rig is stacked in Nairobi and ready for mobilisation. The company's contract includes two firm wells and an option for two more. With its seismic surveys completed and a drilling rig in place, the company is on track to spud its first well in first quarter of 2013.