DOHA: Qatar Petroleum and its partners, led by Total, announced a significant gas condensate discovery off the coast of South Africa. This is the first discovery in Qatar Petroleum’s international exploration ventures.

The Brulpadda well, in the Brulpadda prospects, located in Block 11B/12B in the Outeniqua Basin, 175 kilometers off the southern coast of  South Africa,  encountered a gas condensate pay in Lower Cretaceous reservoirs. Following the success of the main objective, the well was deepened to a final depth of 3,633 meters and has also been successful in the Brulpadda-deep prospect.

Al Kaabi added, “I would like to congratulate our partners, and to thank Total for the outstanding performance that led to this important discovery.”

This discovery has opened up a new play in South Africa where Qatar Petroleum and its partners are well positioned to test other prospects on the same block.

Block 11B/12B covers an area of 19,000 square kilometers, with water depths ranging from 200 to 1,800 meters. It is operated by Total with a 45% working interest, alongside Qatar Petroleum (25%), CNR International (20%) and Main Street (10%).