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[Tanzania] Ophir Energy confirms timely completion of two exploration wells drilling

[Tanzania] Ophir Energy confirms timely completion of two exploration wells drilling

London listed firm Ophir Energy, with its local venture partners BG Tanzania, Shell and Pavilion have announced the completion of drilling of two exploration wells offshore Tanzania well within set timelines.

According to Ophir Energy, the programme comprised Kitatange-1 in Block 1 and Bunju-1 in Block 4. After evaluation, Shell, the operator of Blocks 1 and 4, has confirmed that good quality reservoir was encountered in both wells, however hydrocarbons were not found.

“The Noble Globetrotter 2 rig has been demobilized from site,” Ophir’s board confirmed.

“The two wells fulfill the final exploration commitments as per the exploration licences issued by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM).” Subsequent to the completion of drilling Kitatange- 1, a bridging licence has been awarded for the existing discovery Locations in Block 1, Ophir added.

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