Falkland Oil and Gas shares lost nearly a quarter of their value on Monday after the firm said drilling at the Loligo prospect was running five days behind schedule, largely as a result of having to run an additional string of casing in the top section of the well.
The firm added that no abnormal pressures were encountered and all operations have been conducted without issue.
The well has been drilled to a depth of 3,900 metres and is expected to reach total depth by Tuesday.
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