French oil operator Perenco has achieved a significant milestone in Chad, exceeding its production goals following the completion of an ambitious 12-well drilling campaign at the Badila oil field in the country’s southern region.
The company’s subsidiary, PetroChad Mangara (PCM), successfully drilled eight horizontal development wells targeting Upper Cretaceous reservoirs, alongside three water-disposal wells and one appraisal well. The campaign also included the installation of four gas turbines to boost onsite power generation and processing facility upgrades to accommodate higher production volumes. Following the drilling program, combined output from the Badila and Mangara fields has climbed above 18,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd), surpassing the initial post-restart target of 16,000 bopd that was set when Perenco resumed operations three years ago. The drilling rig has now been mobilized to PCM’s Krim development in the Doba Basin for an additional eight-well campaign.
Eric Josseron, General Manager of PetroChad Mangara, described the drilling results and production uplift as “an important operational milestone,” emphasizing the close coordination with Chad’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and state operator SHT. Perenco acquired PetroChad Mangara in 2022 and has since focused on stabilizing production and modernizing field operations. Beyond its operational achievements, the company has delivered community initiatives in the Moundou region, including electrification projects, hospital support, and local workforce development programs.
Using associated gas from its production, PetroChad Mangara now provides sustainable energy to residents of Moundou, the country’s second-largest economic city with approximately 100,000 inhabitants. The company has also launched CSR initiatives including solar streetlight installations in nearby villages, support for the Moundou Provincial Hospital, distribution of school kits, and a reforestation program featuring 12,000 lemon trees.
Source: worldoil.com, energy-pedia.com