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The United Republic of Tanzania

Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority

Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority

Ruvuma


OPERATOR:

ARA Petroleum Tanzania Limited – 50% interest

OTHER CONTRACTING PARTIES:

  • Ndovu Resources Ltd - 25%
  • Solo - 25%

License Area Size:

766.76 sq.km

PSA Signed Date:

29th October 2005

Effective Date (Initial Period):

29th October 2005

First Exploration License:

3rd December 2012

Second Exploration License:

28th January 2014

Current License Period:

Second Extension Period on Location

Current License Effective Date:

15th August 2021

License Expire Date:

15th August 2023

STATUS OF OPERATION

TPDC and the Contractor have been given two (2) years to carry out 3D Seismic data acquisition in the location area to drill Chikumbi-1 well.

CURRENT STATUS

Ndovu is ongoing with procurement of the drilling contractor of Chikumbi-1 well.

FISCAL TERMS

  • Royalty: 12.5%
  • 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 per plan