Drilling works have begun at Anchovy Gas Project site in Lixus license, Morocco. Chariot Limited confirmed the report and said works began following the arrival of the Stena Don drilling rig that was leased by the Africa-based transitional energy company, formerly known as Chariot Oil and Gas, from Stena Drilling Limited last November. The Anchovy Gas Project’s Anchois-2 gas appraisal and exploration well drilling works aim to unlock the development of the discovered sands by confirming the gas resource volumes, reservoir quality, and well productivity. READ:Kenya contracts US firm to find cheaper sources for liquefied gasThe Stena Don drilling rig will drill the Anchois-2 gas appraisal and exploration well and re-enter the previously drilled Anchois-1 gas discovery well. The rest of the gas produced on-site could be injected into the North African country’s electricity production circuits.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 28, 2021 11:13 UTC