Aminex (LSE:AEX) has agreed with operator ARA Petroleum Tanzania on a revised 2026 work programme and provisional 2027 programme for the Ntorya gas development in Tanzania, covering gross planned expenditure of up to $75 million.
The programme includes testing and the planned start of production from the Ntorya-2 well from December 2026, alongside wellhead work at Ntorya-1.
Plans also include drilling Ntorya-Central as the Ntorya-3 well, with potential additional wells as development of the field progresses.
Ntorya-2 Production Planned From December
Under the revised programme, testing of Ntorya-2 is expected to precede the start of production from the well, which is currently scheduled for December 2026.
Work is also planned on the Ntorya-1 wellhead, while Ntorya-3 is intended to target the Ntorya-Central area.
Further wells may subsequently be drilled as part of the development programme.
Ntorya-Madimba Pipeline Scheduled for December Completion
The pipeline connecting Ntorya with the Madimba Gas Processing Plant is scheduled for completion in December 2026.
According to Tanzania’s national petroleum company, approximately 95% of pipelaying and infilling work has been completed.
Completion of the pipeline is intended to provide the infrastructure required to transport gas from Ntorya to the Madimba processing facility.
The current schedule therefore provides for the commencement of gas production from Ntorya in December 2026, subject to completion of the planned development and infrastructure work.
Development Programme Extends Into 2027
The agreed programme covers revised activities during 2026 and provisional spending and development plans for 2027.
Gross expenditure of up to $75 million is planned across the period as ARA Petroleum Tanzania and Aminex progress wells and associated development work at Ntorya.
Aminex is an oil and gas company focused on natural gas exploration and development in Tanzania. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Ndovu Resources, the company holds an interest in the Ntorya gas field under the Ruvuma Production Sharing Agreement.
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