Santos Commences Seismic Programme
Brisbane, Nov 30, 2016 AEST (ABN Newswire) - Central Petroleum Limited (
ASX:CTP) (CPTLF:OTCMKTS) ("Company" or "Central") announces that Santos (ASX:STO) has commenced the first part of its seismic acquisition programme by acquiring over 1,000km of 2D seismic as part of fulfilling the Southern Amadeus Stage 2 farmout obligation of 1,300km. The aim of the first part of the programme is to mature the Dukas and Mahler drill targets being prospective for natural gas and helium and gather data for the Rossini lead, each detailed on the map in the link below.
The second part of the seismic acquisition programme will consist of the remaining seismic to be acquired to bring the total program to 1,300km (this total is estimated to cost around $12 million) with the exact layout of the second part's lines to be confirmed at the end of the first part. The acquisition program is planned to be completed by the end of March 2017. Upon completion of the seismic works in accordance with the farmout requirements, Santos will have the right to retain an increase in its participating interest from 25% to 40% for EPs 82, 105 and 112 (with EP 106 no longer applying due to voluntary relinquishment).
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About Central Petroleum Limited
Central Petroleum Limited (
ASX:CTP) is an established ASX-listed Australian oil and gas producer (ASX:CTP) with exploration and appraisal permits in the Northern Territory (NT). Central has grown to become the largest onshore gas operator in the NT, supplying residential and industrial customers in the NT and wider Australian east coast market.
Central is seeking to become a major domestic energy supplier, in addition to helium and naturally occurring hydrogen, with exploration, appraisal and development plans across 169,112 km2 of tenements the NT, including some of Australia's largest known onshore conventional gas prospects in the Amadeus Basin.
About Santos Limited
Santos (ASX:STO) is one of the leading independent oil and gas producers in the Asia-Pacific region, supplying the energy needs of homes, businesses and major industries across Australia and Asia.
With its origins in the Cooper Basin, Santos has one of the largest exploration and production acreages in Australia and extensive infrastructure and is committed to supplying the domestic markets, unlocking resources and driving value and performance.
Underpinned by a portfolio of high-quality liquefied natural gas (LNG), pipeline gas and oil assets, Santos seeks to deliver long-term value to shareholders.
Santos' foundations are based on safe, sustainable operations and working together with our shareholders, host communities, governments and business partners.
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