Mana Energy has commenced initial commissioning activities for the TE-5 Horst development project in the Tendrara Production Concession as first gas entered the gas gathering system in preparation for long-term gas production into the micro-LNG plant, marking a significant milestone for Morocco’s energy independence efforts.
The development follows the successful installation of the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) computer, delivered on November 28, 2025, which was integral equipment to ensure safe flow from the TE-6 production well. After installation, gas was safely and successfully flowed from the well to commence commissioning of the gas gathering system.
The micro-LNG plant has been designed, is being constructed, and will be operated and maintained by Italfluid Geoenergy with guarantees for plant operability and delivery of LNG to the off-taker, Afriquia Gaz, a leading energy distributor in Morocco. A binding gas sales agreement and associated funding are in place with Afriquia Gaz, with a ten-year commitment from first gas to purchase a contractual quantity of one hundred million normal cubic meters per annum.
The gas sales agreement is structured as a take-or-pay arrangement priced in the range of six to 8.346 dollars per MMBtu, determined using an indexed formula that applies a combination of the European TTF and US Henry Hub benchmark indices. The development will use existing wells TE-6 and TE-7, and one new well to deliver the required raw gas volumes into the plant for Phase 1 development and maintain a ten-year production plateau. Construction of the micro-LNG plant continues at the site, with revenue-generating LNG sales forecast by the contractor, ITF, to commence late Q1 or Q2 2026. Sound Energy retains a 20% equity interest in the Tendrara Production Concession, with Mana Energy holding 55% and ONYHM holding 25%.
Majid Shafiq, Chief Executive Officer of Sound Energy, said: “We are pleased that we have reached another milestone to bring gas to Moroccan industrial consumers and congratulate the operator, Mana Energy Ltd. I look forward to full commissioning of the micro-LNG facility and delivery of sales gas in the coming months. We are entering an exciting period at Sound Energy as we become a revenue-generating company, whilst progressing to the FID for the second phase of development of the entire field, to supply Moroccan power markets.”Sources: oilreviewafrica.com, energy-pedia.com