Up 10% today any interest.

Very happy with this result.
cyri

l9 November 2010



Bowleven plc ('Bowleven' or 'the Company')



Two Potentially Significant Discoveries, Offshore Cameroon



Sapele-1 Exploration Well, Block MLHP-5, Etinde Permit, Cameroon



Bowleven, the West Africa focused oil and gas exploration group listed on AIM, announces that the Sapele-1 exploration well drilling in the Douala Basin, offshore Cameroon has made two potentially significant hydrocarbon discoveries in Miocene reservoirs based on the results of drilling and initial wireline logs and pressure data. The first discovery, Lower Omicron, encountered light oil/gas condensate in moderate quality reservoir units. The second, Deep Omicron, encountered oil in high quality sands. This well was designed to intersect multiple stacked objectives through Miocene and Cretaceous horizons. As a result, it is believed to have penetrated the extremities of both Miocene prospects at sub-optimal locations.





Highlights



Two potentially significant Miocene discoveries, offshore Cameroon.

Preliminary log evaluation indicates 25 to 35 metres of net pay intersected to date, with continued drilling through Deep Omicron set to recommence shortly.

Cross-cut event and the Cretaceous Epsilon Complex still to be drilled.

Preparing for immediate testing and subsequent appraisal sidetrack(s) post completion of current well.





Drilling update



The targets of the Sapele-1 exploration well, on block MLHP-5, Etinde Permit, are a series of vertically stacked reservoir objectives, from the proven Miocene fairway down to the deeper Cretaceous fairway that is proving prolific elsewhere in West Africa.



The well, which is drilling in water depths of around 20 metres, has so far been drilled to a depth of 3,360 metres and has intersected two of the three identified Miocene reservoir targets.



The initial results from the three separate reservoir sections are outlined below:



Upper Omicron

Although there were indications of gas whilst drilling, reservoir development was limited at this location.



Lower Omicron

The well has intersected a log evaluated gross hydrocarbon interval of approximately 106 metres in what are believed to be moderate quality interbedded units. The provisional net pay is estimated to be approximately 15 to 20 metres, with an average porosity of 16%. The well is believed to be located in a sub-optimal location on the extreme edge of the Lower Omicron prospect.



Deep Omicron

The well has intersected a log evaluated gross hydrocarbon interval of approximately 64 metres in high quality reservoir sands. The provisional net pay is estimated to be approximately 10 to 15 metres, with an average porosity of 21%. The well is believed to be located in a sub-optimal location on the edge of the Deep Omicron prospect. Drilling through the remainder of Deep Omicron will continue upon completion of the current logging run. Evaluation of fluid samples and pressure data suggests oil being present down to the current well depth.



The well location was selected to access multiple targets from a single location. By necessity, the resulting locations for both the Lower and Deep Omicron objectives were significantly compromised. Consequently, given the extremely encouraging results it is likely sidetracks will be drilled to appraise both prospects at better locations. Maps relating to Sapele-1 are available on our website www.bowleven.com under the heading presentations; the presentation is titled "Sapele-1 announcement - 9 November 2010".





Initial in place estimates



Based on the better than prognosed reservoir quality the revised preliminary in place volumetrics on a P90 to P10 range are estimated to be for Lower Omicron 40 to 290 mmbbls or, in the event that the hydrocarbons at that interval are determined to be gas condensate, 75 to 595 bcf, and for Deep Omicron 55 to 380 mmbbls. These numbers remain provisional. Due to the stratigraphic nature of these prospects further appraisal will be required and is being planned.





Forward exploration and appraisal programme



Wireline logging operations are ongoing over the Omicron reservoir objectives. Once completed, it is planned to drill to a total depth of approximately 4,450 metres to test further prospective horizons, including the deeper Cretaceous, a new play untested within this part of the Douala Basin. Drilling activity is expected to take a further 30 to 40 days (excluding testing). The forward plan will be reviewed on reaching the target depth and when the results from the additional targets are obtained. Meanwhile, planning for testing and sidetrack activities on the Miocene discoveries is underway.





Further update announcements on drilling activities will be made as appropriate.



Kevin Hart, Chief Executive of Bowleven plc, commented:



"We are delighted with the results so far on our high potential Sapele-1 exploration well, offshore Cameroon. The discovery of hydrocarbons in two separate Miocene reservoir intervals is a significant event for Bowleven. Whilst further evaluation and appraisal is required, we are confident that these are potentially transformational. Sapele-1 is already demonstrating the significant prospectivity of our acreage in the Douala Basin, with the high potential deeper Cretaceous target still to be drilled. The Douala Basin is a major emerging hydrocarbon bearing province. We believe that the Sapele-1 well is only the beginning of Bowleven unlocking the full potential of our Cameroon acreage. This is a very exciting time for the Company. "

Very nice cyril.

mitzy a whole lot nore than nice(although understand your ref)
" as the CEO states,Whilst further evaluation and appraisal is required, we are confident that these are potentially transformational".

TRANSFORMATIONAL IS BRIILLIENT.

cyril

Here is a summing up by possibly the best and most respected of oil researchers.
cyril

Great initial results from the Miocence which as they say could be potentially significant.

The Lower Omicron encountered light oil/gas condensate (net pay 15-20m estimate).
This was initially estimated as being gas (Sept 2010 Deutsche Bank 10th O&G Conference) so could be a significant improvement in this zone already with it being light oil/gas condensate.

Also, Pre drill the Deep Omicron estimate was -
P90 27 mmbo, P50 84 mmbo, P10 259 mmbo.

10-15m of net pay estimate of oil in higher quality sands encountered.

This announcement puts the deep omnicron estimate range at up to 380 mmbls and they are still drilling it.
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Beyond drilling the remainder of the deep omnicron are -

Cross Cut Zone - potential
(Gas case P50 94 bcf - P10 185 bcf or Oil case P50 32 mmbo - P90 63 mmbo).

Folllowed by the deeper Epsilon complex.
(Gas case P50 887 bcf - P10 5.28 TCF or Oil case P50 628 mmbo - P90 3.7 billion bls).

All from the current Sapele well.

Numerous exploration targets elsewhere over additional blocks.

None of this potential was included in the previous value estimates.

Circa 400p+ value estimated on previous July 2010 guidance on $80/b oil for their existing discoveries.

With the recent IE-3 appraisal drilling in late August which made additional discoveries, the potential remains immense on top of what they have announced today.

$110m cash confirmed after this Sapele well (including expected $35m proceeds from EOV sale).

No wonder Kevin Harte says they are confident that these discoveries are potentially transformational.

Biggest mover today.

Peter Hitchens, analyst at Panmure Gordon, commented: "The company has significant other prospects to drill in the area. We maintain our Buy recommendation with a price target of 250p, although as we signalled earlier this looks increasingly conservative now."

Still to complete the Primary target,along with those sidetracks,dont understandwhy so little interest?
cyril

In as well....regret selling out a few months ago now...

Top share.

Comments (0)
Bowleven, the oil explorer focused on Africa, has gained nearly a third after it moved into profit and unveiled two potentially significant discoveries at its Sapele-1 well.

The company moved from full year losses of $10.2m to a $19.5m profit and, more importantly, announce it has found hydrocarbons at its exploration well in the Douala Basin, offshore Cameroon. Kevin Hart, the company's chief executive, said:

Whilst further evaluation and appraisal is required, we are confident that these are potentially transformational. We believe the Sapele-1 well is only the beginning of Bowleven unlocking the full potential of our Cameroon acreage.
Shares in the company - a favourite of private investors - have jumped 68p to 267.5p on the news. Phil Corbett, analyst at the company's broker RBS Hoare Govett, said:
The focus of the 2010 results is the disclosure that the Sapele-1 well has encountered potentially significant hydrocarbon bearing sands offshore Cameroon. These horizons will be tested via sidetracks after the well has been deepened to main Cretaceous target.

After [this] BowLeven is planning to sidetrack the well and test both the Lower Omicron and Deep Omicron discoveries. That the management is looking to accelerate an appraisal campaign is a positive sign, and could be a material event for the company if the drilling can push the oil in place ranges even higher.

We wouldn't focus on these two discoveries in isolation - the company has identified a number of tertiary leads and prospects on its acreage, and this well could potentially be the key that unlocks the upside prospectivity.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/marketforceslive/2010/nov/09/bowleven-oil-discovery-cameroon

cyril

From ZENGAS,typical quality research.

Finally had a good look over all the licences/blocks after the latest updates/results and there really is without doubt amazing potential.

7 Blocks (5 in Cameroon + 2 in Gabon).

163 mmboe 'contingent' P50 net resources in the process of being moved to reserves.
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Etinde Permit offshore Cameroon 2316 km2 (Blvn 75% Vitol 25%).

MLHP-7 Block consists of -

Isongo Marine field 466 bcf + 8 mmbls NGL.
Isongo E Field (known as IE) 496 bcf, 95 mmbl NGL + 7 mmbls oil.
Isongo F Field (known as IF) 225 mmbls oil.
Manyikebi Field 56 bcf.
Isongo C and D discovery,

Total discovered resource = 533 mmboe.

Isongo Marine, C, D + E exploration and Isongo G cluster account for a further potential estimate of 366 mmboe.

Vitol have option to acquire a further 10% in this block only for $50m gross work programme.
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MLHP-6 Block under seismic.
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MLHP-7 Block consists of -

Sapele well currently drilling -

Lower Omicron target found 106m gross of 15 - 20m net pay estimate of 75 - 595 bcf or 40 - 290 mmbo potential.

Deeper Omicron target found better quality sands with 64m gross of 10 - 15m net pay estimate of 55 - 380 mmbo potential.

At 3360m (9/11/2010). Target depth a further 1100m at 4450m.

To intersect the up coming Cross-Cut interval (Gas case P50/90 94 - 185 bcf or oil case 32 - 63 mmbo).
Followed by the deeper Epilson complex in the Cretaceous with potential for P50/90 of 887 bcf - 5.28 tcf gas or 628m - 3.7 billion bls oil in this same well. Just weeks away and could be absolutely huge to the company if partially successful.

Management say "further prospects with analogous characteristics have already been identified, highlighting the additional potential on the acreage in the event of a successful outcome on this well" - similarly then there is further potential for billion+ barrel finds if only partially successful at Sapele.
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Bomono Permit onshore Cameroon 2328 km2. (Blvn 100%).
Comprises Blocks OLHP-1 + OLHP-2.

Still under seismic with substantial amount/interpretation acquired.
2 wells planned for H2 2011.

Multiple prospects with individual sizes ranging from 10 - 250 mmbls oip each.

Page 24 of the Nov 2010 presentation shows at least 19 prospects so far from about 2/3rds of the blocks seismic/interpretation. So again billions of barrel potential here.

Multiple seeps/shows on this 2328 km2 permit and it should be noted that Victoria Oil and Gas' ringfenced 60km2 mini block with the Logbaba field is inside Blvns permit - has 35.2 mmboe P2 confirmed in October 2010 from 2 wells - No1 flowing 10,100 boepd (1,000 bls being condensate) and No 2 well flowing 3600 boepd. Some of the Blvn prospects are in close analogous proximity and VOG estimate that Logbaba has up to 1 tcf of undiscovered resources as well. Many of the Blvn prospects dwarf Logbaba - and as can be seen from the presentation at least 19 prospects so far and likely more when the seismic is completed.
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EOV 105 km2 Permit - Gabon (expecting $35m from sale).

Epaemno 1340 km2 Permit - Gabon (Blvn and Addax 50% each).

Multiple prospects with 10 - 350 mmbls OIP "consistent with field sizes in the area" Sub Salt fields and Discoveries east and south of the block.
Drilling by Addax about 1 year away.
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Valuation in current November 2010 presentation 555p at $80/b - 696p at $100/b based only on IE/IF fields in block MLHP-7, Vitol carry, EOV sale and current cash.

*** It does not include the further finds made in the IE-3 appraisal drilling on 28th August 2010 just 10 weeks ago which tested a total of 22,909 boepd in MLHP-7.
14,576 bpd of liquids produced (condensate and oil 36 - 43 API). Two other intervals were not tested. Analysis is taking place and any upside is not included - the rig was moved to Sapele which is currently drilling.

*** No upside included for Sapele (2 zones of net pay) currently drilling on MLHP-5.

*** Extensive and multiple prospects in a proven hydrocarbon area.

Ex Cairn Oil people at Bowleven.

193.5m shares @ 260p = 501m GBP m/cap ($115m/70m pounds cash incl EOV $35m proceeds to come - all post Sapele well drill).

Continuous drill programme after Sapele-1.

F-Davies had 1800p potential (433p risked) which will need revision due to large number of new additional prospects emerging from seismic and interpretation - so therefore potential for 2000p+ exists.

Borke through the 3 barrier,before taking a breather.
cyril

Well done cyril...400p beckons.

400p would be a nice for starters as this hasgreat potential,a copy of a post containing Fox Davis's report,18 mentioned.
cyril

Fox Davies Capital estimate a risked NAV of 317p based on net risked resources of 77MMboe, with unrisked values of 1,807p and 500MMboe respectively.

Now note this: The estimates of the combined size of the combined discoveries so far range from 95 million barrels oil equivalent (boe) to 670 million boe. The low case scenario is now estimated at 95 million barrels of oil as opposed to 77 million barrels of oil at a risked NAV of 3.17 pence per share. The upside for the initial discovery is now 670 million boe, which would give us a share price in excess of 18.00 per share.

The actual TARGET of the drill is potentially 3.7 Billion Barrels of OIL. YES potentially 3.7 Billion Barrels of OIL! Can you imagine selling and in a few weeks time an RNS stating a billion barrel ++ find!! What would the share price potentially be on 3.7 Billion Barrels of OIL +++!!!

This is a VERY rare opportunity indeed and theres absolutely no way Id be out of this NO WAY!!!! Life changing possibility stock indeed!!!

Could be another gem.....

Testing 3 again,could be the besr x mas present ever(30/40days)?
cyril

Nice write up.
cyril

Bowleven.
160 mmboe contingent resources moving to reserves from existing discoveries.

Plans for floating production with Vitol one of the largest oil traders in the world http://www.vitol.com/about-vitol.html ($143b revenues in 2009). "The Etinde project is a core component of Vitol E&Ps West Africa portfolio. We are confident that, if we exercise the option to increase our interest and take over operatorship, Etinde will establish Vitol E&P as a significant upstream participant in the region".

Does not include upside fromj IE appraisal result where there were additional finds in late August announced.

Does not include latest 2 zone Sapele results potential 40-290 mmbls (or 75 - 595 bcf ie 12.5 - 100 mmboe) in lower omicon or 55 - 380 mmbls (all in place) in deeper Omicron.

Targgetting up to 3.7 billion bls in the Cretaceous Sapele well (+ also Cross Cut section).

Analogous prospects already mentioned close to Sapele which will be targetted and now somewhat derisked.

Numerous other prospects (19 min) adjacent to Vogs Logbaba field similar and many much greater in size each varying from 10 - 350 mmbls in size.

Partnered with Addax on Gabon licence.

Market cap just 540m pounds (70m pounds cash) at 280p.

Ratchet up reserves similar to Addax (which were bought by Sinopec) and you can get a 5.4 billion pound company which is about 28 pounds per share.

Turn up reserves similar to Tullow and you could be looking at 50 quid+ pounds/share.

12 - 20 pounds per share would satisfy me if they make additional discoveries and is far from madness. (Fox Davies 1800p unrisked and imo in light of latest news and emerging prospects from seismic on a number of permits will need upward revision).

The fact that they say that just the 2 omicron zones alone to date may be transformational for the company is significant and should not be missed - regardless of the Sapele Cretaceous. Where Blvn are drilling is potentially company making on a grand scale.

Another of Zens analysts,
cyril

Just updating my earlier post from last week.

I've updated this with info available from the farm out document for the Bomono Permit Onshore Cameroon which shows 1.7 - 4.7 billion bls potential from 10 of circa 30 prospects/leads.

Please see section below - updated in CAPITALS in Bomono.

Finally had a good look over all the licences/blocks after the latest updates/results and there really is without doubt amazing potential.

7 Blocks (5 in Cameroon + 2 in Gabon).

163 mmboe 'contingent' P50 net resources in the process of being moved to reserves.
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Etinde Permit offshore Cameroon 2316 km2 (Blvn 75% Vitol 25%).

MLHP-7 Block consists of -

Isongo Marine field 466 bcf + 8 mmbls NGL.
Isongo E Field (known as IE) 496 bcf, 95 mmbl NGL + 7 mmbls oil.
Isongo F Field (known as IF) 225 mmbls oil.
Manyikebi Field 56 bcf.
Isongo C and D discovery,

Total discovered resource = 533 mmboe.

Isongo Marine, C, D + E exploration and Isongo G cluster account for a further potential estimate of 366 mmboe.

Vitol have option to acquire a further 10% in this block only for $50m gross work programme.
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MLHP-6 Block under seismic.
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MLHP-7 Block consists of -

Sapele well currently drilling -

Lower Omicron target found 106m gross of 15 - 20m net pay estimate of 75 - 595 bcf or 40 - 290 mmbo potential.

Deeper Omicron target found better quality sands with 64m gross of 10 - 15m net pay estimate of 55 - 380 mmbo potential.

At 3360m (9/11/2010). Target depth a further 1100m at 4450m.

To intersect the up coming Cross-Cut interval (Gas case P50/90 94 - 185 bcf or oil case 32 - 63 mmbo).
Followed by the deeper Epilson complex in the Cretaceous with potential for P50/90 of 887 bcf - 5.28 tcf gas or 628m - 3.7 billion bls oil in this same well. Just weeks away and could be absolutely huge to the company if partially successful.

Management say "further prospects with analogous characteristics have already been identified, highlighting the additional potential on the acreage in the event of a successful outcome on this well" - similarly then there is further potential for billion+ barrel finds if only partially successful at Sapele.
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Bomono Permit onshore Cameroon 2328 km2. (Blvn 100%).
Comprises Blocks OLHP-1 + OLHP-2.

Still under seismic with substantial amount/interpretation acquired.
2 wells planned for H2 2011.

Multiple prospects with individual sizes ranging from 10 - 250 mmbls oip each.

Page 24 of the Nov 2010 presentation shows at least 19 prospects so far from about 2/3rds of the blocks seismic/interpretation. So again billions of barrel potential here.

Multiple seeps/shows on this 2328 km2 permit and it should be noted that Victoria Oil and Gas' ringfenced 60km2 mini block with the Logbaba field is inside Blvns permit - has 35.2 mmboe P2 confirmed in October 2010 from 2 wells - No1 flowing 10,100 boepd (1,000 bls being condensate) and No 2 well flowing 3600 boepd. Some of the Blvn prospects are in close analogous proximity and VOG estimate that Logbaba has up to 1 tcf of undiscovered resources as well. Many of the Blvn prospects dwarf Logbaba - and as can be seen from the presentation at least 19 prospects so far and likely more when the seismic is completed.

UPDATED WITH THE FOLLOWING FROM THE FARM OUT DOC WHERE BLVN ARE OFFERING 20% OF THE BOMONO PERMIT.

From Jan 2010 - To date at least 10 robust leads have been identified. At least 20 additional potential leads are evident. 1.7 - 4.7 billion bls in place estimates. This figure appears to be from the 10 robust leads so in effect the other leads could increase that figure significantly. This was pre latest seismic so that figure may be enhanced. Wells drilled prior to proper seismic over 50 years ago based on the Bomono oil seeps found oil and gas in Tertiary reservoirs.
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EOV 105 km2 Permit - Gabon (expecting $35m from sale).

Epaemno 1340 km2 Permit - Gabon (Blvn and Addax 50% each).

Multiple prospects with 10 - 350 mmbls OIP "consistent with field sizes in the area" Sub Salt fields and Discoveries east and south of the block.
Drilling by Addax about 1 year away.
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Valuation in current November 2010 presentation 555p at $80/b - 696p at $100/b based only on IE/IF fields in block MLHP-7, Vitol carry, EOV sale and current cash.

*** It does not include the further finds made in the IE-3 appraisal drilling on 28th August 2010 just 10 weeks ago which tested a total of 22,909 boepd in MLHP-7.
14,576 bpd of liquids produced (condensate and oil 36 - 43 API). Two other intervals were not tested. Analysis is taking place and any upside is not included - the rig was moved to Sapele which is currently drilling.

*** No upside included for Sapele (2 zones of net pay) currently drilling on MLHP-5.

*** Extensive and multiple prospects in a proven hydrocarbon area.

Ex Cairn Oil people at Bowleven.

193.5m shares @ 260p = 501m GBP m/cap ($115m/70m pounds cash incl EOV $35m proceeds to come - all post Sapele well drill).

Continuous drill programme after Sapele-1.

F-Davies had 1800p potential (433p risked) which will need revision due to large number of new additional prospects emerging from seismic and interpretation - so therefore potential for 2000p+ exists.

Doing very well here today...good climber....

It's goner do a lot better today thats for sure.
cyril

25 November 2010



Bowleven plc ('Bowleven' or 'the Company')



Additional hydrocarbon pay identified at Sapele-1



Sapele-1 Exploration Well, Block MLHP-5, Etinde Permit, Offshore Cameroon



Bowleven, the West Africa focused oil and gas exploration group traded on AIM, announces that the Sapele-1 exploration well drilling in the Douala Basin, offshore Cameroon has encountered further log evaluated pay in the Miocene reservoir objective. This pay is in addition to that encountered at the Lower and Deep Omicron discoveries announced on 9 November 2010.



Highlights



Preliminary log evaluation indicates an additional 6 to 8 metres of net hydrocarbon pay beneath the previously logged section in Deep Omicron

Total net pay across the Omicron discoveries now 31 to 43 metres

Cross-cut event and the Cretaceous Epsilon Complex still to be drilled

Preparing for testing and subsequent appraisal drilling/sidetrack(s) post completion of current well



Drilling update



The targets of the Sapele-1 exploration well, on block MLHP-5 in the Etinde Permit, are a series of vertically stacked reservoir objectives, from the proven Miocene fairway down to the deeper Cretaceous fairway proven to be prolific elsewhere in West Africa.



Since the announcement on 9 November 2010, the well, which is drilling in water depths of around 20 metres, has been deepened by a further 123 metres to a current total depth of 3,483 metres in order to find a suitable point to set casing before drilling ahead into the cross-cut event.



The initial results from this section indicate that the well has intersected additional net hydrocarbon pay of 6 to 8 metres in high quality reservoir sands with an average porosity of 21%.





Forward exploration and appraisal programme



It is now planned to drill to a target depth (TD) of approximately 4,450 metres to test further prospective horizons, including the deeper Cretaceous, a play untested within this part of the Douala Basin.



Drilling activity is expected to take a further 20 to 30 days (excluding testing). In the meantime planning for testing and appraisal drilling/sidetracking activities on the Omicron discoveries is underway. The forward plan will be reviewed by the joint venture on reaching TD.



The Company plans to issue an update announcement on reaching the target depth of the well or, as appropriate, on completion of logging activities.





Kevin Hart, Chief Executive of Bowleven plc, commented:



"Whilst we recognise that further evaluation and appraisal are required, the additional pay encountered in the Miocene section provides further support to our view that the Omicron discoveries are potentially transformational. We look forward with anticipation to recommencing drilling and intersecting the deeper cross-cut event and Cretaceous Epsilon targets."





Maps relating to Sapele-1 are available on our website www.bowleven.com under the heading "Presentations". The presentation is titled "Sapele-1 announcement - 25 November 2010".

From the above
" Transfoemable."

"Whilst we recognise that further evaluation and appraisal are required, the additional pay encountered in the Miocene section provides further support to our view that the Omicron discoveries are potentially transformational. We look forward with anticipation to recommencing drilling and intersecting the deeper cross-cut event and Cretaceous Epsilon targets."

curil