Simba Essel Seeks Drilling Permit for Block 2A
Block 2A operator Simba Essel has submitted a technical presentation to the Ministry as part of their application to obtain a formal permit to drill after review of data pertaining … Read More
Tag: Mandera Basin
Simba Essel to carry out Additional Seismic in Kenya’s Block 2A Ahead of Drilling
Simba Essel has said it is contemplating additional seismic to further detail prospects identified in the last 2D seismic acquisition programme and to choose the best location for drilling with the … Read More
Kenya’s Block 2A seismic results expected in April
Following the completion of acquisition of 2D seismic in Block 2A earlier this month by Africa Geophysical Services Ltd Simba Energy says processing of lines is ongoing with the process … Read More
Simba, Essel Group Middle East complete 2D seismic data acquisition on block 2-A
Simba Energy and Essel Group Middle East have announced that the 2D seismic acquisition program on Block 2A in Wajir, Kenya has been successfully completed by Africa Geophysical Services Ltd (AGS). The … Read More
Simba Energy to drill well in Kenya’s Block 2A in Q4 2016
Canadian oil and gas explorer Simba Energy has said it expects to commence drilling operations in Kenya’s Block 2A (Wajir County) situated in the Anza and Mandera basin in the … Read More
Simba Energy to Commence 2D seismic in Kenya’s Block 2A in a fortnight
Kenya’s Block 2A operator Simba Energy has said it will commence the shooting of lines of 2D seismic in the next 7-12 days having already completed the necessary preparations. According … Read More
Kenya to auction 17 new Oil Exploration Blocks in 2017
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has in a gazette notice said it has created an additional 17 new exploration blocks to the existing 46 blocks that had earlier been … Read More
History Of Oil Exploration In Kenya (1950 To 2010)
1950’S – Oil exploration commenced 1960 to 1984 – 16 wells drilled mainly in the Lamu and Anza basins 1981- National Oil was incorporated in 1981 1984 GOK enacted new … Read More
Simba Energy to Acquire 2D seismic in Kenya’s Block 2A in Early 2016
Block 2A operator Simba Energy has told investors that it plans to start its seismic program in Kenya in early 2016 and is currently coordinating with its new partner Essel … Read More
Simba Energy Gets Kenya Government Greenlight for Block 2A Farm-in to Essel Group
Simba Energy has announced it has received formal approval from the Government of Kenya for its farm-in agreement with Essel Group. Under the terms of the farm-in agreement, Essel Group … Read More