MEC Resources (ASX: MMR) provides an update on current developments regarding investee company Advent Energy Ltd and its progress towards undertaking a drilling program at PEP11 in the offshore Sydney Basin.

Highlights:

• Reprocessing of 2004 2D seismic data acquired over PEP11 in the offshore Sydney Basin is nearing completion
• Evaluation of the reprocessed seismic data for Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators (DHI) has commenced with evidence of Flat Spots
• The reprocessing has validated existing drilling targets and identified further potential drilling targets
• Drilling rig negotiations are at an advanced stage; drilling dates will be advised to the market in due course but the current planning is estimated for mid 2010

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David Breeze
Executive Director
MEC Resources Ltd
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