Mozambique

Nigeria’s Aiteo Secures Pact To Explore Mozambique Gas


Published: Wednesday January 3, 2024
By: Oilfield Africa Review

Aiteo has of recent launched an intensive development program. This includes aeromagnetic and gravitational geological studies, thorough field inspections, and the reinterpretation and processing of existing data.

Accordig to Aiteo CEO Benedict Peters the company’s resilent and unrelented effort in strategic repositioning the company to a major player in global natural gas production is what spurred its investment focus to Mozambique and these efforts are aimed to accelerate and enhance Mozambique’s upstream gas resources. 

“The assets we are investing in are situated in a region with some of the highest gas production potential in Mozambique. Our approach is rooted in our strategy of actively engaging with unique energy assets across Africa. We aim to elevate our profile and expand our global gas resources to meet industry-leading standards within the continent. Our proven track record gives us confidence in our ability to develop these assets, benefiting both Mozambique and all stakeholders,” Peters stated

Aiteo, as one of Africa’s largest indigenous oil producer, already plays a significant role in the continent’s oil industry, producing nearly 100,000 barrels of oil per day and contributing over five percent to Nigeria’s daily oil output. With its expansion into Mozambique, Aiteo is aggressively pursuing exploration and production opportunities across Africa and beyond, adding to its existing assets in the Niger Delta basin and the Benue Trough.

Aiteo has of recent launched an intensive development program. This includes aeromagnetic and gravitational geological studies, thorough field inspections, and the reinterpretation and processing of existing data.

Accordig to Aiteo CEO Benedict Peters the company’s resilent and unrelented effort in strategic repositioning the company to a major player in global natural gas production is what spurred its investment focus to Mozambique and these efforts are aimed to accelerate and enhance Mozambique’s upstream gas resources. 

“The assets we are investing in are situated in a region with some of the highest gas production potential in Mozambique. Our approach is rooted in our strategy of actively engaging with unique energy assets across Africa. We aim to elevate our profile and expand our global gas resources to meet industry-leading standards within the continent. Our proven track record gives us confidence in our ability to develop these assets, benefiting both Mozambique and all stakeholders,” Peters stated

Aiteo, as one of Africa’s largest indigenous oil producer, already plays a significant role in the continent’s oil industry, producing nearly 100,000 barrels of oil per day and contributing over five percent to Nigeria’s daily oil output. With its expansion into Mozambique, Aiteo is aggressively pursuing exploration and production opportunities across Africa and beyond, adding to its existing assets in the Niger Delta basin and the Benue Trough.

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