Simba Energy Signs PSC for Three Oil Blocks in Republic of Chad
18 Outubro 2012 - 10:20AM
Business Wire
Simba Energy Inc. ("Simba" or the "Company") (TSXV: SMB;
Frankfurt: GDA; OTCQX: SMBZF), is pleased to announce it has signed
a Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with the Republic of Chad for
100% interests in three prospective oil & gas blocks within the
Doba, Doseo and Erdis basins.
The PSC for all three blocks has a first exploration phase of
five years and a second exploration phase of three years. The first
exploration phase requires geological and geophysical studies to
include processing and reinterpretation of existing 2D seismic,
acquisition of at least 750 kilometres of new 2D seismic, as well
as 400 km² of 3D seismic (or 2D equivalent) to determine the range
of possible drilling opportunities for the second phase that
requires two exploration wells.
The first two blocks, Chari Sud Block I and the southern half
(50%) of Chari Sud Block II are adjacent to each other and
therefore treated as one (10,111 km²). These blocks lie just
southeast of the Mangara and Badila oil fields where proven
reserves are currently in advanced stages of appraisal and
production development. Assessment of earlier gravity and magnetic
surveys across both these blocks, along with existing 2D seismic,
has confirmed these blocks comprise the same basin morphology as
these producing fields. The NE-SW trending Borogrop fault zone
crosses both blocks in a manner that divides Chari Sud Block I into
both a north and south section while Chari Sud Block II is mainly
south of this fault zone. This fault represents the basin axis
which is the deepest part and has lateral movement that can enhance
the formation of traps while could also be a conduit for migration
of hydrocarbons.
The third concession, Erdis Block III, covering 15,700 km², is
located in the southwestern portion of the Erdis basin, known as
the Kufra basin in Libya, where there has been known discoveries.
Currently, seismic acquisition is being carried out and two wells
are now planned to the east on Sudan’s Block 14. Recent gravity
across Erdis Block III indicates the presence of a major depo
center and ties it to a sediment source to the west where along
with a deep mature section and this current activity in Sudan,
support the Company’s view of the block’s prospectivity.
Hassan Hassan, Managing Director of Operations stated, “We view
the exploration potential of these three blocks in Chad as very
favorable. Once the National Assembly (of the Republic of Chad)
ratifies the PSC we intend to initiate the first phase of
exploration field work. Our technical team has begun a thorough
assessment and re-processing of data available on Chari Sud I &
II to initiate preparations and planning for our first phase of
work in the southern concession.”
Simba Director, James Dick, P.Geol., P.Eng., is a Qualified
Person in accordance with National Instrument 51-101 and approves
the technical disclosure in this news release.
About Simba Energy:
The Company is a Vancouver, BC Canada based oil & gas
exploration company focused on onshore Pan-African opportunities.
Securing these blocks in Chad adds to the Company’s diversified
portfolio of majority or 100% interests in several prospective
exploration assets. The Company recently completed and is awaiting
final results of the passive seismic survey carried out at its
Block 2A in Kenya, where it currently holds a 100% interest. The
Company is actively pursuing formal farm-in discussions with a
number of interested parties.
Additionally the Company holds a 60% interest in Blocks 1 &
2, onshore Republic of Guinea with current efforts to finalize the
first work program with the energy ministry now underway. The
Company is also the successful applicant for Block 3 in Mali and
has applications pending for onshore blocks in Liberia and
Ghana.
We seek safe harbor.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD"Robert Dinning", President & CEO.
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