Ophir Energy confirms completion of Tanzania drilling

Ophir Energy, along with its joint venture partners BG Tanzania (Shell) and Pavilion Energy, announced on Thursday that they have concluded the drilling of two exploration wells offshore Tanzania, safely and on time.

The London-listed firm said 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 demobilised from site,” Ophir’s board confirmed.

“The two wells fulfil 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.