In April 2005, the Sudanese government signed an agreement with
Western Nile Petroleum Operating Co. (WNPOC) for development of the Thar
Jath and Mala oilfields on Block 5-A. First oil from the block came
online in June 2006 at the rate of 38,000 b/d.
In March 2007, the field was still producing at 38,000 b/d, while
full capacity was estimated at 60,000 b/d. Crude oil from the field
flows through a 110-mile pipeline to Port Sudan.
WNPOC is a consortium of Petronas (68.875% and operator), ONGC
(23.125%) and Sudapet (8%).
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