Tethys Oil is continuing its operational activities on Block 58, onshore Oman. The preparations for the drilling of the first exploration well, Kunooz-1, in the Fahd area are ongoing and a rig contract has been signed with Gulf Oilfield Services. The contract for the rig was signed with Gulf Oilfield Services ("GOS") during a signature ceremony.

Signatory on behalf of Tethys Oil was Dr. Fredrik Robelius, CTO and General Manager of Block 58. Signatory of GOS was CEO Ali Al Busaidi. The ceremony was attended by Magnus Nordin, Tethys Oil's Managing Director.

Gulf Oilfield Services SPC is fully owned by Kuwait Drilling Company KSC ("KDC") and has been drilling in Block 7 Oman, contracted with Hydrocarbon Finder E&P, utilizing heavy rigs since May 2022. The company has achieved zero Lost Time Incidents (LTI), including one full year achieving goal zero milestones. In less than two years, the company has managed to achieve more than 60% Omanisation.

KDC as the parent company of GOS, is one of the first drilling contractors in the region and has been drilling oil and gas wells since the early 1960's with a comprehensive experience in all type of wells, from shallow to deep wells. GOS is proud to contribute and to be a vital part of Oman's Oil & Gas sector development.