Chad: Three exploratory blocks awarded

July 7, 2011
ERHC Energy Inc., Houston, signed production sharing contract on the BDS 2008, Manga, and Chari-Ouest Block 3 exploratory blocks with the Chad government.

By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, July 7
-- ERHC Energy Inc., Houston, signed production sharing contract on the BDS 2008, Manga, and Chari-Ouest Block 3 exploratory blocks with the Chad government.

ERHC has 100% interest in BDS 2008 and Manga and a 50% interest in Chari-Ouest Block 3. BDS 2008 and Chari-Ouest Block 3 adjoin the Doba basin oil fields. Manga is north of Lake Chad along the border with Niger.