US: Merlin-2 pre-spud operations on track
88 Energy reports that the mobilisation of the Arctic Fox rig to the Merlin-2 appraisal well drilling location is now complete. Pre-spud operations are continuing and now entering the final phase. The Merlin-2 spud date is scheduled for the week commencing 7 March 2022, with the well permitted to a Total Depth (TD) of 8,000 feet.