Sterling Resources Ltd, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, has reported that operations on the Cladhan exploration well on Block 210/29a in the UK Northern North Sea have commenced, with the arrival of the Transocean 704 semi-submersible rig at the site. The well is targeting an Upper Jurassic prospect and is anticipated to take 35 days to drill. Sterling is the operator and currently holds a 39.9% working interest. Applied Drilling Technology International is providing drilling support on a turnkey basis for the Cladhan well, concurrent to their ongoing support with the ENSCO 70 rig on our current East Breagh well.