Dknow,The only thing i can find about Maridadi is that it was...

Dknow,

The only thing i can find about Maridadi is that it was not commercial

http://geology.uonbi.ac.ke/node/1026


Type III kerogen is the most dominant Kerogen Type and gas occurrences are the most frequent type of hydrocarbon encountered in the Lamu Basin. In Simba-1 Well, gas shows were encountered at 1389m-3080m. In Maridadi-1 Well, gas shows were encountered at the depth of 3320m-3600m, and oil shows at the depth of 3660m, while in Kipini-1 Well, gas shows were encountered at 1110m-3360m.

Vitrinite Reflectance values indicate deeper source rocks to have attained thresh hold values of more than 0.6%. These sediments are therefore mature with a threshold maturity depth of 3183m in Simba-1 Well, 3583m in Maridadi-1 Well, 2609m in Kipini-1 Well and 2000m in Walu-1 Well. These observations are consistent with the interpretations arrived at in this research. This research has indicated that the wells drilled so far are terminated just as the sedimentary column is entering oil window therefore deeper drilling is required to intercept hydrocarbon bearing sediments.

So maybe we just need to go a little deeper then - is it the fact that the drill rig couldnt drill it deep enough back then?

Cheers,