Norsk Hydro (Hydro Zagros) has been awarded the exploration project in Iran in an area close to the city of Dehluran. This is an onshore project comprising 5 exploration wells which commenced early in October 2001 with an anticipated duration of 165 days per well for the drilling operation plus testing as applicable. The drilling rig will be moved between different rig sites in the area within the Anaran block.

IOSC has been awarded the contract for provision of logistics, customs clearance, and forwarding services from her base in Bandar Imam Khomeini (BIK).