Worthington Energy Inc. reported that the company has again made significant progress on the I-1 well completion and tie in.

"I'm thrilled to report that the platform deck for the I-1 well has been set. The jacket and deck extension including all access ladders have been installed," commented Worthington Energy’s president and CEO, Tony Mason. "We have also installed the heater and chemical tanks and fully welded the new Heli-deck onto the platform."

"In anticipation of going on line in the next few weeks, the work load going forward will involve the subsea tie in as well as testing all the equipment contained on the deck,” Mason continued.

Worthington owns a 10.35% interest in the I-1 well plus a 2% overriding royalty interest over the 818-L block of the Mustang Island field.