PetroChad Mangara (PCM), Perenco’s wholly owned Chad subsidiary, is pleased to announce that it has completed a successful twelve well drilling campaign at the Badila oil field in Chad.

Eight horizontal wells targeting the Upper Cretaceous reservoir were drilled during the campaign, alongside three water disposal wells and one appraisal well. The campaign also consisted of the installation of four gas turbines, providing extra power generation from the field, as well as an uplift in processing capabilities, in order to handle increased production from Badila.

Following the campaign and subsequent Badila production increase, Perenco’s production in Chad from both the Badila and Mangara fields has reached over 18,000 barrels of oil per day (“bopd”), surpassing the initial 16,000 bopd production target following the restarting of operations three years ago. The GWDC rig has now moved to PCM’s Krim development in the Doba Basin in southern Chad where it will conduct an additional eight-well drilling campaign.

Commenting on the campaign, Eric Josseron, General Manager PetroChad Mangara , said:
“The success of the Badila campaign, and associated production increase of 7,000 bopd, is an important operational milestone and the ongoing investment in drilling underpins our commitment to the country. The campaign was achieved safely and in close co-ordination with Société des Hydrocarbures du Tchad (SHT) and the Ministry of Hydrocarbons.

“We are also pleased to have delivered a number of important community initiatives over recent months. These have been focused on the provision of health, education, clean energy for the hospital in Moundou and supporting biodiversity. These are all projects designed to have a meaningful and long-lasting positive impact in the areas close to our operations.”

About Perenco in Chad

Founded in 2012, Petrochad (Mangara) was acquired by Perenco in June 2022. The technical ingenuity of Perenco enabled a rapid, safe, and efficient restart of the Badila and Mangara oil fields after a prolonged shutdown, leading to today’s combined production from both fields of approximately 18,000 bopd.

Using the associated gas from its production, Petrochad (Mangara) now provides a sustainable Energy solution to the residents of Moundou, the country’s second-largest economic city with a population of around 100,000. Beyond its operational achievements, the company supports local development through targeted CSR initiatives, including the installation of solar streetlights in nearby villages, support to the Moundou Provincial Hospital, the distribution of school kits, and the launch of a reforestation program with 12,000 lemon trees. The company also prioritises local content through skills development, training, and the integration of local talent across its operations. By valuing and developing local resources, Perenco is proud to support the economic growth and social development in Chad with safe and environmentally friendly solutions.

Petrochad (Mangara) is part of Perenco, which operates in 12 partner countries, and is one of a group of several companies in the energy sector owned by the Perrodo family.