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Addax Petroleum Announces Significant New Discovery in Nigeria
Addax Petroleum Corporation announces a significant onshore oil discovery
from the Njaba 2 well (formally Okaka) currently drilling in the eastern
part of the OML124 license area in Nigeria. Addax Petroleum has a 100 per
cent working interest under a Production Sharing Contract covering the
OML124 license area, whereby the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation is
the concessionaire. Addax Petroleum currently produces approximately six
thousand barrels per day from the Ossu and Izombe fields in OML124, which is
located within the stable and peaceful Imo State.
Commenting, Jean Claude Gandur, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Addax Petroleum said: “I am extremely proud to report an excellent start to
2009 with this successful exploration result in Nigeria as it is a leading
discovery that has the potential to be one of our largest fields in Nigeria.
The Njaba discovery is the first exploration well to be drilled in OML124
since the mid-80’s and these results will increase the production potential
of the license area considerably, as well as significantly upgrade the
remaining undrilled prospects. This onshore discovery is a further example
of Addax Petroleum’s commitment to development in Nigeria. In addition, this
recent success represents yet another highlight for our highly prolific
Nigerian operations as it will strengthen our record of growth in Nigeria
and it underpins our robust and consistent operational performance.”
The Njaba discovery was consistent with pre-drill estimates having
encountered four oil bearing reservoirs totaling 289 feet of gross oil
column, including the two main individual gross columns of 149 feet and 115
feet of between 20° and 28°API at depths from 990 to 1,050 metres.
Production from the Njaba discovery can be readily tied in as the
Corporation has existing production facilities and infrastructure in the
OML124 license area. Addax Petroleum continues to drill into secondary,
lower sections relative to the newly discovered oil bearing intervals and
plans to carry out a test of the main reservoirs. The Corporation also plans
to drill an additional appraisal well down-dip of the discovery which may
further enhance the recoverable reserves from Njaba.