Introduction

TheTPDC operated Mnazi BayNorthBlock is positioned between the producing Mnazi Bay field operated by the Artumas/Maurel & Prom Group and the Ophir/BG Offshore Block 1 which

has very significant gas discoveries. There is an existing 2D data and was estimated to have recoverable reserves of at least 600 billion cubic feet(BCF)–1 TCF of gas in the field. Mnazi Bay North license is located in an essentially undrilled Tertiary deltaic system, especially a deltaic system with a proven petroleum system. The block was initially held by Hydrotanz in May 2008

In October 2018 TPDC advertised for contractors to carry out Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for 3D Seismic acquisition and Well Drilling in Mnazi Bay North Block.

Operator

Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation(Tanzania)