Tullow will continue to operate Block 2, Total will operate Block 1, with CNOOC left to operate the Kanywataba and Kingfisher licences, formerly Block 3A.
Total said the partners will initially focus on exploring Kanywataba and Block 1 acreage west of the Nile.
Immediate exploration priorities include drilling the Kanywataba prospect, a series of prospects west of the Nile river starting with the Omuka well in Block 1 and further appraisal work in both blocks 1 and 2.
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