more focused <\/a>2D seismic acquisition program over the basin.<\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019re pleased to report that these very encouraging FTG results have increased the level of interest in Block 2A considerably.\u201d, remarked Robert Dinning, President & CEO.<\/p>\n
Significant activity is underway directly surrounding Block 2A (Simba at 100% interest), with three wells scheduled to be drilled and completed this year: Sala-2 (Africa Oil, 50% interest), Badada-1 (Premier Oil, 55% interest), and Khorof-1 (Afren, 80% interest) which speaks highly to the area\u2019s exploration potential.<\/p>\n
Simba\u2019s Block 2A concession covers an area of over 7,800 km\u00b2 that overlies portions of two very prospective basins, each with proven hydrocarbon systems: The Mandera basin where the Tarbaj oil seep (to the north) has confirmed marine origin source rocks deeper in the basin in Lower \/ Mid Jurassic formations.<\/p>\n
In the Anza basin (one of the largest Tertiary-age rift basins in the East African rift system) there is a geological setting similar to the South Lokichar basin where Africa Oil and Tullow have recently had significant discoveries.<\/p>\n
The pan-African oil & gas explorer Simba Energy Inc. currently holds a 100 % interest in the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for this concession.<\/p>\n
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