In a major power shift in North Africa’s energy landscape, Chariot has assumed full operational control with a 75% working interest in both the Lixus Offshore and Rissana Offshore licenses following Energean’s complete withdrawal from the projects.
The strategic acquisition gives Chariot unprecedented control over the Anchois gas field, where despite recent drilling setbacks, the company remains determined to leverage what it describes as “multiple good quality gas bearing reservoirs” found in the main B sand appraisal interval.
The enhanced position allows Chariot to accelerate license work programs alongside state partner ONHYM (maintaining its 25% stake) and reconfigure the Anchois development plan based on resources confirmed through three exploratory wells.
CEO Adonis Pouroulis emphasized the strategic importance of the move, stating: “The Anchois gas discovery still offers the potential for a rescaled development and our next steps are to scope this based on the core resources found in the three wells underpinned by our previous work on engineering design, environmental and regulatory approvals, project financing and gas sales.”
Source: oilreviewafrica.com
