Tlou Energy Achieves Sustained Gas Flow in Botswana, Paving the Way for CBM Development

Tlou Energy, a natural gas company, has reached a milestone with sustained gas flow rates at the Lesedi 3 and Lesedi 4 production pods in Botswana. Both pods have achieved an initial sustained gas flow of 20,000 Mcfd, steadily progressing towards reaching a commercial flow rate. The company also reported a planned decrease in water rates in both pods, contributing to the successful gas flow.

Lesedi 4, drilled one month after Lesedi 3, followed a similar approach to reduce pressure, facilitating controlled gas flow. Tlou Energy sees potential in pioneering coal bed methane (CBM) development in the region, with aspirations to impact a new CBM basin in Botswana. The company’s statement expressed optimism about the project’s success and hinted at the possibility of supplying power within Botswana and neighboring countries through the Southern African Power Pool.

“The company is very encouraged by production data and well performance to date and looks forward to providing further updates,” stated Tlou Energy. The success of this initiative could not only benefit Tlou but also have broader implications for the entire region.

In February 2017, Tlou Energy announced a significant upgrade of reserves in the Lesedi project, coupled with initial reserves from the Mamba Project in Botswana. The acquisition of a mining license for the Lesedi CBM project from Botswana’s Department of Mines in the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology, and Energy Security in the same year marked a crucial step in advancing the company’s initiatives.

As Tlou Energy continues to make strides in sustainable gas flow, the potential impact on Botswana’s energy landscape and its neighboring nations remains a focal point. The success of the Lesedi project could herald a new era in CBM development, offering both economic and energy-related advantages for the company and the broader Southern African region.