Osage Exploration and Development Inc. (OTCBB:OEDV), an independent exploration and production company focused on the horizontal Mississippian and Woodford plays in Oklahoma, announced the spudding of the company’s first operated horizontal well in Logan County, Okla. The Osage Whitten 1-3MH, targeting the Mississippian formation, was spud in Section 3 of Township 16 North 3 West on March 17 by Nabors Rig 357.

Osage is based in San Diego.