Ophir Completes Test on Tanzania Well

Ophir Energy has announced the successful completion of its Drill Stem Test (DST) on the Jodari-1 well in Block 1, Tanzania.

“This is the first deep-water, offshore production test in Tanzanian waters and is a significant milestone in the Tanzanian LNG export project and meeting our Domestic Market Obligations,” the company said in a statement.

 Ophir holds 40% of Blocks 1, 3 and 4 and BG Group operates with 60%.

The Jodari-1 DST flowed at a maximum rate in excess of 70 mmscf/d and demonstrated exceptionally high deliverability from the Tertiary-aged reservoir. Ophir management estimate that the result of this DST supports well designs with potential flow rates of up to 200 mmscf/d.

The Ophir-BG Joint Venture will now continue the exploration and appraisal programme with a DST on the Mzia-2 appraisal well.

Nick Cooper, CEO, commented: 'This excellent flow rate is an important milestone in delivering Tanzania's first LNG development. The test results confirm the Jodari reservoir's world-class quality; and the potential for the field to underpin the LNG development.“