Bowleven, the Africa focused oil and gas exploration group traded on AIM, has declared that Moambe, the second well in a two exploration well programme, has been drilled to its planned total depth of 1,769 metres measured depth as well as the completion of its wireline logging. 

Hydrocarbons were found in Paleocene (Tertiary) aged target reservoir intervals and detailed log evaluation is proceeding.

Preparations are however underway to test Moambe, prior to moving back to the first well, Zingana, where further testing is presently planned.  The aim of the extended well testing programme is to determine the productivity and connectivity of the shallower reservoir units which is intended to provide the basis for the initial supply of gas for power generation, evaluation of the deeper reservoir units is therefore expected to follow later.

The company said they are working closely with Actis and Eneo in Cameroon on a plan to deliver gas for a gas-to-power development scheme in the event of a successful outcome to testing. It is intended that any associated liquids produced would be trucked for sale at the local refinery at Limbe.

‘We are pleased with the discoveries made at Zingana and Moambe. In line with our drill-drill:test-test strategy, preparations are now underway for an extended well test at Moambe. Moreover, the advanced discussions with Actis and Eneo regarding a gas-to-power scheme to supply the nearby Cameroon national grid, demonstrates the strengthened commercial environment for the timely monetisation of success at Bomono.’ Kevin Hart, CEO of Bowleven told Energy-pedia.