The first three wells in the program will be Jodari-1, Mzia-1 and Papa-1, and the Mzia-1 top hole section will be drilled first for efficiency reasons.

The rig will then move to drill Jodari-1 in its entirety, before returning to Mzia-1 to complete the bottom portion of the well.

The Jodari-1 and Mzia-1 wells are both located in Block 1, offshore Tanzania.

Ophir holds 40% stake in Blocks 1, 3 and 4, and has handed over operatorship to 60% partner BG International.