The successful results of the three-well appraisal programme on the Jodari field offshore Tanzania significantly 'de-risks' the project and underlines is potential, according to 40 per cent owner Ophir Energy.
The oil and gas group, which owns the field with larger operator BG Group (60% owner), announced on Wednesday morning that it had completed appraisal drilling on Jodari field on Block 1, with the programme showing "consistent, high reservoir quality".
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