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Mamba South gas field

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Mamba South gas field (oil field)
CountryMozambique
LocationCabo Delgado Province
BlockArea 4
Offshore/onshoreOffshore
PartnersEni
Galp Energia
Kogas
Field history
Discovery2011
Start of production2016
Production
Estimated gas in place15,000×10^9 cu ft (420×10^9 m3)
Producing formationsEocene offshore sands

The Mamba South gas field is a natural gas field located offshore the Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique in Offshore Area 4. Discovered in October 2011 by Italian company Eni, it is one of the largest natural gas fields in the world, with estimated reserves of up to 15 trillion ft3 (424.75 km3), equivalent to 2 bboe.[1][2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Clark, Jennifer. "Eni Raises Estimate for Mozambique Gas Discovery". WSJ. Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Mozambique: Eni announces giant gas discovery at Mamba South 1, offshore Mozambique". EnergyPedia. Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Eni: important new discovery in Mozambique". Eni. Retrieved 1 August 2012.