Mitsui is reportedly looking at its options to partner Bapex in blocks 8 + 11, total 14,574 sq km in the West Bengal Basin, a 1st such move by a Japanese co. Mitsui would propose to drill 2 explo + 2 devt wells:
Moeco (Mitsui Oil Exploration Comp.) is in talks with NOC Bapex for a possible exploration JV onshore Bangladesh. Mitsui has its eye on onshore blocks 8 and 11 and the operator has reportedly proposed drilling four wells across this acreage.