Ref. DEA 26 Feb â18, the authorities have approved Petronasâ farmin to offshore blocks A2 + A5 from FAR ahead of drilling the Samo prospect (Stena DrillMAX DS). Petronas gets 40%, FAR retaining 40% and operatorship, although Petronas has the right to take over as leader for any devt. Petronas will fund 80% of Samo well costs up to USD 45 MM, USD 6 MM cash, and reimburses FAR Â 80% of back-costs. Partner otherwise Erin Energy.   Block A2 covers 1,298 sq km, A5Â  1,378 sq km:
Gambia, Block A2