Project Profile
Block C7
Value: $50 Million
Startup Year: 2010
Location: Offshore central Mauritania
Area: 7,300 square km
Depth: More than 1,000 metres
The Aigrette and Pelican discoveries previously confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons in Block C7. Total operates the nearby C9 block and neighbouring Senegal\'s Rufisque Offshore Profond Block.
The block was previously held by Dana Petroleum, as operator, with Tullow Oil, Petronas and GDF Suez. A well, Fregate, was drilled on the block in the second half of 2013. It reached a depth of 5,426 metres but was plugged and abandoned. It found gas condensate and oil in the Santonian and Santonian to Coniacian intervals.
Operators:
Total: 90% interest
Mauritania Govt SMHPM: 10% interest