Omani independent ARA Petroleum on 16 September was awarded a 25-year development license with London-listed Aminex (25%) for the Ntorya onshore gas field in Tanzania with 3.45tcf contingent resources (2C).

“First gas is anticipated as soon as the pipeline carrying the gas away from the field is completed. This is expected next year,” ARA says in its announcement. (CONTINUED - 151 WORDS)