Tanzania

Dec. 6, 2010
Maurel & Prom, Paris, has plugged and abandoned the Kianika-1 well on the Mandawa PSA onshore Tanzania.

By OGJ editors
HOUSTON, Dec. 6
– Maurel & Prom, Paris, has plugged and abandoned the Kianika-1 well on the Mandawa PSA onshore Tanzania.

The targeted carbonates of the mid-Jurassic Mtumbei formation were found with good reservoir characteristics, which confirmed the rationale for investigating the play, said 10% interest owner Dominion Petroleum Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda. Total depth is 3,040 m. No hydrocarbon shows were encountered.

Kianika-1 is the second and last commitment well of the initial exploration phase. Maurel & Prom is evaluating the well results to determine the way forward with the block.