The Giligiliani-1 exploration well has resulted in a new natural gas discovery offshore Tanzania, Statoil said in a press release.
The discovery of an additional 34 Bcm (1.2 Tcf) of natural gas in place in the Giligiliani-1 well brings the total of in-place volumes up to about 595 Bcm (21 Tcf) in Block 2.
The Giligiliani-1 discovery is located along the western side of Block 2 at a 2,500-m (8,200-ft) water depth. The new gas discovery was made in Upper Cretaceous sandstones.
Statoil operates the license on Block 2 on behalf of Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. and has a 65% working interest. ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Tanzania Ltd. holds the remaining 35%.
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