Project Profile
Value: Undisclosed
Location: Approximately 200km north east of Durban, Hlabisa and lower Umfolozi districts of the Kwazulu-Natal province, South Africa
Reserves: Combined Best Estimate GIP of 190 Bcf (up to a High Estimate of 590 Bcf)
Area: 266.14km²
Start-up Year: -
The Somkele permit is approximately 200km northeast of Durban in the Hlabisa and lower Umfolozi districts of the Kwazulu-Natal province in South Africa. The Somkhele permit covers an area of approximately 266.14km², the coalfields are recognised for their anthracitic and coking coals. The main coal seam has an average thickness of 10.6m but has been known to reach a thickness of 17.8m. The high rank of coals in this region bodes well for CBM development. Multiple coal seams within a thick sequence of carbonaceous shales are present. The permit is located adjacent to Sasol\'s Secunda to Richards Bay gas pipeline, providing ready access to markets.The project contains a combined Best Estimate GIP of 190 Bcf, up to a High Estimate of 590 Bcf.
Operators:
Sunbird Energy Ltd
Umbono Group