First Gas from Kiliwani North Licence in Tanzania Expected This Quarter

Aminex on Wednesday said first gas production from Kiliwani North in Tanzania is expected during current quarter.

This is in line with the timetable issued by the Tanzanian authorities following the commencement of production into the new main gas pipeline in the south of the country, the company said.

The signing of the Kiliwani North gas sales agreement, expected in the near future, should also assist the acceleration of the company’s other activities, particularly appraisal drilling at Ntorya,” Aminex CEO Jay Bhattacherjee commented.

The Kiliwani North-1 gas well, which tested at 40 mmscfd, has been completed and is now ready to produce.  Initial gas production will enable the pipeline operator to pressure-test the short spur line between the wellhead and the new gas plant with gas sales expected in third quarter 2015. 

First commercial gas from Kiliwani North will be delivered into a 36-inch regional pipeline system, the construction and pressure testing of which is now complete, Solo Oil, a joint venture partner in the development program said.

Kiliwani North Development Licence are currently are Ndovu Resources Ltd (Aminex) 58.5% (operator), RAK Gas LLC 25%, Solo Oil plc 6.5% and Bounty Oil & Gas NL 10%.