INPEX CORPORATION has commenced exploratory drilling operations offshore Shimane and Yamaguchi prefectures in Japan after carrying out preparation work through INPEX Sanin Offshore Development Co., Ltd., a subsidiary tasked with conducting exploration and development operations.

The Project involves conducting exploratory drilling surveys at a location approximately 130 kilometers northwest of Shimane Prefecture and approximately 150 kilometers north of Yamaguchi Prefecture. In the future, INPEX plans to carry out a detailed analysis and evaluation of the data obtained from the Project and determine the extent of oil and natural gas deposits at the drilling location.

About the Project

• Location: Approximately 150 kilometers north of Yamaguchi Prefecture and approximately 130 kilometers northwest of Shimane Prefecture; water depth approximately 240 meters
• Period: May to August 2022 (planned)

KeyFacts Energy: INPEX Japan country profile