Ophir Energy reports the successful results of its appraisal programme on the Mzia field, Block 1 Tanzania, and the commencement of its Block 1 flow testing programme. Ophir holds 40% of Blocks 1, 3 and 4; the BG Group operates with 60%.

Highlights

• Mzia-2 appraisal successful: ◦ Mzia-1 and Mzia-2 columns confirmed to be in direct pressure communication ◦ Confirmation of a c.200m vertical gas column in the Mzia field ◦ Mzia-2 suspended for potential testing

• First drill stem testing (DST) programme offshore Tanzania due to commence imminently on the Jodari field, with a subsequent DST of Mzia being planned • Expected recommencement of exploration drilling in early April with a two well programme • Acquisition of a new 2500 sq Km Block 1 Inboard 3D seismic survey underway

Successful Mzia-2 Appraisal

The Mzia-2 appraisal well was drilled approximately 4km to the southeast of the 2012 Mzia-1 discovery well in 1622m of water. Mzia-2 encountered 62m of net gas pay in Cretaceous reservoirs and established pressure communication between the Mzia-2 and Mzia-1 gas columns. This result confirms a vertical gas column of at least 200m for the Mzia field.

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