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Friday, February 20, 2015
Aminex reported that TPDC, Tanzania’s state-run oil and gas firm, has begun constructing the Skid Metering Unit within the boundaries of the Kiliwani North Development License (KNDL) and have completed laying pipe to the KNDL boundary.
Aminex said that once construction is complete the Kiliwani North 1 well (KN-1) will be connected to the new Songo Songo processing plant where the gas, once produced, will be processed prior to being transported and sold in the new Dar es Salaam to Mnazi Bay pipeline.
The KNDL JV, Aminex and Solo Oil, were notified by TPDC that pressure testing of the pipeline is expected to commence during H1 2015 and the final construction of equipment to connect is expected within this timeframe in order for commissioning to occur.
The company also commented on the finalization of the long-anticipated GSA; Aminex said it remains largely complete but is experiencing delays in closing due to the Tanzanian authorities’ approval process. The board expects the GSA to be signed prior to any gas being delivered for pressure testing or commissioning.
Aminex CEO, Jay Bhattacherjee, commented: “As the Dar es Salaam to Mnazi Bay pipeline nears completion and the final stages of construction are now occurring on the Kiliwani North-1 well, we look forward to first commercial gas production from the field which will place the Company in the position of being the first new Tanzanian gas producer in recent times.”
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