The signature of the JOA, alongside the Governmental approval ratified by Royal Decree 74/2022 and other relevant procedures, marks the satisfaction of all conditions precedent required for the conclusion of the assignment of Maha’s 35% work interest to Mafraq Energy, as provided in the relevant Farmout Agreement signed by the Parties in
Maha is the Operator of Block 70, with 65% shareholding interest. The agreements require Mafraq Energy to reimburse Maha for their prorated share of all past costs, including the signature bonus required under the relevant agreement with the Government. Mafraq Energy will also be required to pay its share of all future expenditures on Block 70.
Paulo Mendonça, Maha’s CEO said: “We are proud to have finalized yet another major milestone in what is to be a great partnership. Maha is moving forward to commence the testing aiming for fast production of Block 70 and having Mafraq Energy as its local partner with competent and experienced Omani team, bringing knowledge of the local market to the operations.”
The focus now is to collaborate to kick off the production testing stage. Proving the productivity of the field is a key aspect to declare commerciality. We look forward to bring that value to The Sultanate Of Oman.”
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For more information, please contact:
Paulo Thiago Mendonça, CEO
Phone: +46 8 611 05 11
E-mail: info@mahaenergy.ca
Phone: +46 8 611 05 11
E-mail: info@mahaenergy.ca
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