TIMOR GAP has been carrying out and evaluating technical studies for onshore acreage released by the ANPM in order to evaluate the most optimal sites for operations and production. Field geological reconnaissance trips are conducted by our expert geologists and engineers to determine sites that are ideal targets for investment.

Block A (PSC TL-OT-17-08)

TIMOR GAP’s first onshore PSC (Block A) was signed in 2017, through TIMOR GAP’s owned subsidiary TIMOR GAP ONSHORE BLOCK, Unipessoal, Lda. Additionally, TIMOR Resources, a company incorporated in Australia and an affiliate of the NEPEAN Engineering Group of Companies, will serve as a partner and operator of this block. The PSC TL-OT-17-08 establish a 50:50 partnership with the Operator TIMOR RESOURCES and TIMOUR GAP.

TIMOR GAP was awarded with the exclusive hydrocarbon exploration rights to Onshore Block A through the Government Resolution n. 44/2015. 

Two exploration wells, Feto Kmaus-1 and Liurai-1 will be drilled as part of Minimun Exploration Work Requirements set forth in the Exploration Work Program. Liurai-1 is currently being drilled. Of note, the Block A is the first onshore area to be drilled on national territory since Timor-Leste independency.

Block C (PSC TL-OT-17-09)

Similar to Block A, TIMOR GAP’s Block C was signed in 2017, through TIMOR GAP’s owned subsidiary TIMOR GAP ONSHORE BLOCK C, Unipessoal, Lda, and in partnership with TIMOR RESOURCES PTY LTD to commence oil and gas exploration activities in the contract area. The areas covered by Block C include territories that fall in Manufahi and Ainaro Municipalities.
TIMOR GAP was also awarded with the exclusive hydrocarbon exploration rights to Onshore Block C through the Government Resolution n. 44/2015.

Block C’s Rusa-1 well, located at the southern central end of the block and Kumbil, located near the block’s eastern boundary, have shown significant potential. Drilling is expected to commence in 2022 after it was postponed in 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Both Blocks A and C are in areas considered to be highly prospective due to the several oil and gas seeps identified, indicating the existence of an active petroleum system. More than 70 natural or drilling-induced hydrocarbon seeps or shows are now documented from across Timor-Leste, with more than 30 in Block A and at least 6 in Block C.

Additionally, both blocks are committed to a 7-year Exploration Work Program with Minimum Exploration Work Requirements covering technical studies, Geology and Geophysical studies, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Environmental Management Plan, 2D Seismic Survey planning and execution, and a drilling commitment to a minimum cumulative depth of 2000 meters during the Initial Period.

Block D/Pualaca (PSC TL-OT-21-17)

TIMOR GAP PUALACA BLOCK, Unipessoal, Lda., a wholly owned subsidiary of TIMOR GAP, was awarded with the PSC TL-OT-21-17 on 7 December 2021. The block covers an area of 1,575 km2  and is located on the south coast of Timor-Leste. In total, it accounts for territory in three municipalities Manatuto, Manufahi and Viqueque.

TIMOR GAP, through its subsidiary, TIMOR GAP PUALACA BLOCK, Unipessoal, Lda, has a 100 percent participating interest in this block. As such, we are the acting operator which is a significant achievement for the company. This demonstrates TIMOR GAP’s commitment to expanding and improving our Exploration & Production portfolio. We will continue to uphold this as new onshore blocks are released as ANPM licensing rounds continue to open.

TIMOR GAP and ANPM negotiated a finalization, and minimum work program commitment plan, which was the focus of the Pualaca PSC application. This included the incorporation of desktop studies and geophysical studies such as seismic and non-seismic; full tensor gravity and gradiometry and amplified geochemical imaging plans. The desktop study mainly covered onshore geological and geophysical data compilations. As a result of delayed PSC awards, geophysical surveys scheduled for 2021 were postponed until the following financial year.