United Arab Emirates-based RakGas has completed an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) for target exploration areas in blocks 4 and 5, notably in Machinga, Salima and Mangochi on the southern shores and to the south of Lake Nyasi in Malawi, ahead of starting onshore and offshore 2D seismic.
Commenced in 2014 by indigenous consultancy Akatswiri and Bangladesh-based Enviro Consultant, the final report has been shared with the Environment Ministry, the Energy Ministry and local councils ahead of a fresh ESIA before drilling takes place in three years' time.
