Wentworth, Anadarko Spud Mozambique Gas Well

Wentworth Resources and Anadarko have commenced drilling operations on the Kifaru-1 gas exploration well in the Rovuma onshore concession in northern Mozambique, Wentworth said in a statement Wednesday.

Wentworth has an 11.59% net interest in this well, which is being operated by Anadarko.

The Kifaru-1 exploration well is targeting Miocene sands, similar to the reservoirs in the Mnazi Bay and Msimbati gas fields in southern Tanzania, as well as Oligocene and Cretaceous sands. The Kifaru-1 well has a planned total depth of 4,050 meters and, based on the current drilling program, is expected to take approximately 70 days to complete. 

“The Kifaru-1 exploration well is located just south of our discovered natural gas fields in the Mnazi Bay concession and adjacent to recent gas discoveries made offshore. The Kifaru-1 well is testing a large structure which, if successful, could lead to further exploration activities in both of Wentworth's blocks in the Rovuma Basin,” Geoff Bury, Managing Director, commented.