Dana to probe further off Mauritania following Pelican swoop

摘要

Early in 2006, Mauritania should join the league of African deepwater producers. The 120-MMbbl Chinguetti development is well under way, and three more positive finds have resulted from only a small number of deepwater wells. Assessment of the various deep and ultra-deepwater play types is still in the early stages. However, a broader picture should emerge over the next six to 12 months, with two drillships booked by Woodside on behalf of the various block partners for six exploratory wells and up to four appraisal wells on the Tiof discovery. One of the wells will be operated by UK independent Dana Petroleum, which holds three large production-sharing concessions (PSCs) covering a total area of 34,500 sq km.