Should be an interesting RNS end of play/Tomorrow26 Jun 2024 13:26
Should see some info on the below in terms of development timelines/next steps, as per 1,2 3 &4 below.
The 25-year Development licence - Awarded
Gas sales agreement - Concluded
Size of the prize
3D Seismic was completed over 338 km2.
The 3D dataset has revealed, for the first time, considerable undrilled exploration potential within the broader licence area.
The new volumetric studies result in a total updated unrisked GIIP volume for the Mtwara Licence of 16.38 Tcf
Next Steps, note: 2 drills have already been successfully completed over the discovery. News expected on re-entry/work over mobilisation very soon
1.0 Re-enter and repair a tubular leak in NT-1 to enable the well to be safely completed as a gas producer.
2.0 Undertake further testing on NT-2, currently suspended as a gas producer, using a mobile test unit, to refine the design of in-field gas processing facilities.
3.0 Contract a rig operator to undertake the drilling of the CH-1 appraisal well to further derisk the asset and, if successful, complete as a gas producer.
4.0 Publish of updated independent CPR – expected soon.
Note: In Tandem the Taz Gov are building a gas pipeline to a nearby gas processing facility with sufficient spare capacity.
What about Funding?
Fully funded to production.
AEX previously farmed out the asset to a division of the Omani Zubair corporation.
AEX is carried throughout the ongoing work programme to a maximum gross capital expenditure of $140 million ($35 million net to Aminex). The carry is expected to see the Company through to the commencement of commercial gas production from the Ntorya field at zero cost to the Company.
AEX have a small loan agreed with the Operator (The facility is for $3 million, available for up to 24 months) to cover any G&A costs between now and expected production Mid 2024