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The United Republic of Tanzania

Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority

Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority

Block 4


OPERATOR:

Shell Exploration and Production Tanzania Ltd – 60% interest

OTHER CONTRACTING PARTIES:

  • Ophir Energy - 20%,
  • Pavilion - 20%

License Area Size:

1,373.62 sq.km

PSA Signed Date:

19th June 2006

Effective Date (Initial Period):

31th October 2006

First Exploration License:

31st October 2010

Second Exploration License:

14th January 2015

Current License Period:

Bridging Licence - First period

Current License Effective Date:

15th June 2020

License Expire Date:

15th Dec 2024

STATUS OF OPERATION

TPDC and the Contractor continue to undertake pre-development studies (pre-feed&feed), Geotechnical studies, project foundation activities to develop the discovered Offshore natural gas.

CURRENT STATUS

Negotiation of Host Government Agreement (HGA) for the LNG Project is ongoing.

FISCAL TERMS

  • Royalty: 5%
  • Income Tax: 30%
  • Withholding Tax: Varies

SURFACE RENTAL

  • Initial Period – USD 4/sq.km
  • First Extension Period – USD 8/sq.km
  • Second Extension Period – USD 16/sq.km
  • Development License -Established as part of Development plan