Ref. DEA 24 Dec '19: Andaman Sea block A-3, Rakhine Basin, Shwe satellite in WD 1,100m, ops concluded at TD ca. 1,950m, reportedly 18m gas column encountered (presumably in the target Pliocene turbidites), tested ca. 38 MMcfg/d, Maersk Viking DS. Appraisal drilling would be planned in 2021. Posco (op), partners ONGC Videsh, MOGE, Gail + Kogas.
Mahar 1 nfw. (Posco 51% op , ONGC Videsh 17%, MOGE 15%, Gail 8,5%, Kogas 8,5%), 1st of 3 wells planned in ex-prospect G in block A-3, ops. concluded at TD ca. 1950m, reportedly 18m gas column encountered (presumably in the target Pliocene turbidites), testing approximately 38 MMscf/d. Appraisal drilling would be planned in 2021. WD=1100m.