Project Profile
Location: 80km east of Dar es Salaam, continental slope of the Indian Ocean, Tanzania
Reserves: >20 Tcf of gas (Mlinzi prospect)
Water Depth: From less than 400m to more than 2,500m
Start-up Year: -
Block 7 is located 80km east of Dar es Salaam, on the continental slope of the of the Indian Ocean in water depths ranging from less than 400m to more than 2,500m. Ophir Energy acquired its 80% operated interest in Block 7 in February 2012 through the acquisition of Dominion Petroleum Ltd (Dominion).
Dominion completed a 3D seismic survey in 2010 while further 2D and 3D surveys were acquired by Ophir in 2012. A number of prospects have been matured, including the giant Mlinzi channel complex in the east of the Block, which contains total resource potential of c.21 TCF. The first well will be drilled on the MlinziMbali prospect in November 2013 and will target approximately 50% of the total upside within the channel complex. Substantial follow-up potential has been identified.
Operators:
Ophir Energy: Operator with 80% interest
Mubadala Petroleum: 20% interest
Contractor:
Odfjell Drilling: Drilling using Deepsea Metro I UDW drillship