Deepwater Rovuma Basin
The Anadarko-operated Offshore Area 1 covers approximately 2.6 million acres in the deepwater Rovuma Basin. Anadarko and its partners have drilled more than a dozen successful wells on the block (nine in the Prosperidade complex, six in the Golfinho/Atum complex). The Prosperidade complex holds an estimated 17 to 30+ Tcf of estimated recoverable resources.
In May 2012, Anadarko announced the Golfinho discovery well, almost 20 miles northwest of Prosperidade, had encountered another major natural gas accumulation. This well was followed by the Atum discovery in June 2012. This new complex, which is separate and distinct from Prosperidade and contained entirely within the Offshore Area 1, is estimated to hold between 15 and 35 Tcf of recoverable natural gas resources.
About Anadarko Moçambique
Anadarko currently has offices in Maputo, Pemba, Palma and Mocímboa da Praia, and is in the process of constructing a new office building in Maputo. You can view the design and construction of the new building on Anadarko's YouTube channel or by clicking here.
The company operates (36.5-percent working interest) approximately 2.6 million acres in the Offshore Area 1 of the Rovuma Basin. Its partners include Mitsui E&P Mozambique Area 1, Limited (20 percent), BPRL Ventures Mozambique B.V. (10 percent), Videocon Mozambique Rovuma 1 Limited (10 percent) and PTT Exploration and Production PLC (8.5 percent). Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, E.P.’s 15-percent interest is carried through the exploration phase.
