Offshore Tanzania Exploration Well Hits Gas Pay In Three Intervals
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BG Group Plc announced results from exploration well #1-Mkizi in offshore Tanzania Block 1. The well was drilled in 1,301 meters of water and is between the Mzia and Jodari discoveries. The well hit gas pay in three reservoir intervals within a Tertiary aged stacked channel complex. The total net pay was 33 meters and reservoir quality was high with excellent porosities and permeabilities in all intervals. Estimates for the mean recoverable resource from the discovery are in line with pre-drill expectations of 600 billion cu. ft. Two appraisal wells are planned including a drillstem test on discovery #1-Pweza in Block 4 to further determine volumes in Block 4. London-based BG Group is the operator of Blocks 1, 3, and 4 with 60% interest in partnership with Ophir, holding the remaining 40%.
BG Group Plc announced results from exploration well #1-Mkizi in offshore Tanzania Block 1. The well was drilled in 1,301 meters of water and is between the Mzia and Jodari discoveries. The well hit gas pay in three reservoir intervals within a Tertiary aged stacked channel complex. The total net pay was 33 meters and reservoir quality was high with excellent porosities and permeabilities in all intervals. Estimates for the mean recoverable resource from the discovery are in line with pre-drill expectations of 600 billion cu. ft. Two appraisal wells are planned including a drillstem test on discovery #1-Pweza in Block 4 to further determine volumes in Block 4. London-based BG Group is the operator of Blocks 1, 3, and 4 with 60% interest in partnership with Ophir, holding the remaining 40%.