{"id":27790,"date":"2022-10-14T16:09:05","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T16:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/environmental-impact-study-for-onshore-mazenga-block-to-be-completed-this-year"},"modified":"2022-10-14T16:15:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T16:15:03","slug":"environmental-impact-study-for-onshore-mazenga-block-to-be-completed-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\/all-news\/environmental-impact-study-for-onshore-mazenga-block-to-be-completed-this-year","title":{"rendered":"Environmental Impact Study for onshore Mazenga Block to be completed this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. <\/strong><\/span>The environmental impact study concerning seismic surveying and drilling in the Mazenga block, in Inhambane province, will be completed this year. The three phases that comprise this study, followed by research and production of oil and gas are budgeted at US$40 million (2.6 billion meticais).<\/p>\n<p>The seismic survey and drilling project under the concession contract for research and production of oil and gas in the Mazenga offshore area started in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The Mazenga onshore block occupies an area of approximately 23,000 kilometres and covers the districts of Vilanculos, Homoi\u0301ne, Morrumbene, Funhalouro, Panda, Maxixe and Massinga, all in Inhambane province.<\/p>\n<p>This Monday, the city of Inhambane hosted the last phase of the public consultation, held in compliance with national legislation regarding oil and gas projects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt should be remembered that this phase is for prospecting and research, so it is necessary that communities and interested parties become aware of this project,\u201d said Tiago Mirrione, director of the Provincial Service for the Environment in Inhambane, quoted by Televisa\u0303o de Moc\u0327ambique (TVM).<\/p>\n<p>The first of the two drills which will dictate the quantities of hydrocarbons existing in the block is expected to be opened by 2027.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe consultation phases themselves will effectively dictate the beginning of the prospecting and research process,\u201d Mirrione explained. \u201cAfter this, we will be able to effectively understand the quantities to be marketed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the event of a commercial discovery, a development and production period of 30 years. which can be renewed, will be granted.<\/p>\n<p>The Mazenga onshore block, in Inhambane province, is concessioned to Mozgas Energy Ltd and the Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\">Mozambique<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. The environmental impact study concerning seismic surveying and drilling in the Mazenga block, in Inhambane province, will be completed this year. The three phases that comprise this study, followed by research and production of oil and gas are budgeted at US$40 million (2.6 billion meticais). 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