Statoil makes another gas discovery off Tanzania

Statoil ASA reported its seventh discovery on Block 2 offshore Tanzania, with the Giligiliani-1 finding 1.2 tcf of gas in place (OGJ Online, June 18, 2014).

Total in-place volumes on Block 2 are now 21 tcf, the company said.

The discovery was made in Upper Cretaceous sandstones along the western side of the block in 2,500 m of water.

“This discovery has proven the gas play extends into the western part of Block 2, which opens additional prospects,” said Nick Maden, Statoil senior vice-president, exploration.

The well was drilled by Transocean Inc.’s Discoverer Americas ultradeepwater drillship, which will move to the Kungamanga prospect in the central part of the block.

Statoil has 65% and operates on behalf of Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Tanzania Ltd., meanwhile, holds 35%.

Earlier discoveries include Zafarani-1, Lavani-1, Tangawizi-1, Mronge-1, Piri-1, and Lavani-2.