Sky Petroleum wins two Suntera blocks onshore Nigeria
Sky Petroleum has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to invest in and acquire Suntera's interests in two
onshore oil & gas blocks in Nigeria. Suntera is expected to become a key shareholder in Sky Petroleum.
Suntera is the technical operator of blocks OPL 205 and OPL 905, located north of the Niger Delta region in the
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
OPL 205 Suntera has a 35 % interest in OPL 205 located in the Anambra basin north of the Niger delta region near
Benin City. The block measures approximately 1,300 sq km and contains one discovered field with significant
condensate and gas potential.
Other partners in this venture are Summit Oil International, Oil India Limited and Indian Oil Corporation.
OPL 905 Suntera has a 40 % interest with an option to acquire an additional 20 % in OPL 905 located in the Anambra
Basin north of the Niger delta region, near the city of Enugu. The block measures approximately 2,600 sq km and
contains two discovered gas fields, the Amansiodo and Ehandiagu fields, which is believed to have significant gas
reserve potential.
Other partners in this venture include three local Nigerian companies, 35 Oil and Gas, GTPL and IOG.
