Project Profile
Value: Undisclosed
Location: Northern central Oman
Area: 7,450 square kilometres
Reserves: Yaalen field P2 reserves are 6.2 MMbbls on a gross basis.
Block 47 is located in northern central Oman, covering an area of 7,450 square kilometres.
In this block, DNO and partner Repsol drilled the Zad prospect in early 2011, with these activities having targeted the Amin sandstone reservoir. The Zad well has proven the existence of the Amin sandstone reservoir further to the north in Oman than any other well.
Four other prospects, Ma’mourah, Hawamel, Dham and Khabsat, have also been identified on the block. A comprehensive study of the Amin sandstone reservoir quality in a regional and local context is underway to determine the optimal drilling location for the next exploration well. The probability of a commercialisation of an eventual discovery is enhanced through the proximity of the major gas and oil pipelines, which run through Block 47 to the capital and largest population centre, Muscat.
Operators:
DNO: Operator with 50% interest
Repsol YPF: 50% interest