chinguetti by tullow 12000 bopd

Mauritania

The first Chinguetti field (Tullow 19.01%) infill well, C-18, came on production on 14 March 2007. This well has produced steadily averaging around 4,000 bopd.
Chinguetti gross field production for the first half of 2007 averaged 17,000 bopd, however following a recent two day shutdown of the field, production is
currently around 12,000 bopd due to gas lift problems. Operations are under way to restore production to pre-shutdown rates.

A 3D and 4D seismic survey of the Chinguetti field was conducted in March 2007 to establish better subsurface definition of the field and to examine the effect of fluid behaviour within the reservoir since the start of production. This will allow optimal location of further infill wells which are now planned for early 2008. This was followed by a 3D survey of the nearby Tiof field (Tullow 21.6%) to gain improved subsurface definition as input to feasibility planning for the field.

From Tullows trading statement

Tiof is by no means certain it seems.........