Project Profile
Location: Orange Basin, along the western margin of South Africa
Area: 19,066 km2
Water depth: 100 - 500 metres
PetroSA, signed a Technical Cooperation Permit (TCP) agreement with Sasol to explore Block 3A/4A, which is located within the Orange Basin, along the western margin of South Africa. The TCP represents the first such cooperation in exploration between the two companies in 10 years.
Large and relatively under-explored, the block covers 19,066 km2, with water depths ranging from 100 to 500 metres. The partnership with Sasol on Block 3A/4A has significant strategic value to PetroSA’s West Coast exploration efforts.
The Albian fluvial gas and syn-rift graben plays are identified by the partners under TCP agreement.
Operators:
PetroSA: Operator with 50% interest
Sasol Petroleum International (SPI): 50% interest