The survey is expected to take about six weeks and will cover two prospect areas identified from earlier seismic.

Petro Matad is anticipating the new data will confirm at least two locations for drilling next year.

“The geology of Western Mongolia is similar to that found in the Junggar and Turpan basins of China to the south, both of which are prolific hydrocarbon production areas,” Petro Matad exploration director Ridvan Karpuz said in a statement.

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