About Us

In 2008 Tana drilled 6 exploratory wells which resulted in six discoveries on the shelf of the Gulf of Mexico. Also, Tana brought an additional 10 MMCFEPD of net production online which brings the total net daily production in excess of 50 MMCFEPD.

In 2007 Tana drilled six operated wells, three of which were drilled on the shelf and three were drilled in deep water. Tana also began producing from its only deep water field located in Mississippi Canyon Blocks 116/161 which is a non-operated subsea tieback to a nearby BP platform in May of 2007.

In 2006 Tana drilled 12 exploratory wells which resulted in six discoveries. Also, on August 31, 2006 Tana sold 14 producing properties containing 17 wells which were producing approximately 30 MMCFGPD to CAPCO Offshore, Inc for $83 Million dollars.

As of June 2009, Tana's leasehold interests include 78 leases in the Gulf of Mexico, the majority of which are located on the shelf. These 78 leases contain a total of 368,833 gross and 270,990 net acres with an average working interest of 74% to Tana. Click here to view our Gulf of Mexico lease inventory.

In May of 2005, TANA International Exploration Company LLC was formed to pursue prospects worldwide to supplement Tana's Gulf of Mexico focus area. Opportunities were identified and in 2006 two Thai companies, TANA Oil & Gas (Thailand) Ltd, and TANA Resources (Thailand) Ltd were formed as part of a consortium to bid on Concessions in the Gulf of Thailand.

TANA Oil & Gas (Thailand) Ltd owns a 25% working interest in Block G-10, which covers approximately 4.6 million acres and lies in water depths less than 225'. The lightly explored southern extension of the Pattani Basin, the largest sedimentary basin in Thailand, lies in Block G-10. The Concession has a 5 well drilling obligation. Over 3000 km of new 2-D seismic data was shot and processed, and drilling commenced in early 2009.

TANA Resources (Thailand) Ltd owns a 25% working interest in Block G-11, which has approximately 3.3 million acres in water depths less than 300 feet. This Block covers the northwestern flank of the Malay Basin, and the giant Bongkot Field is immediately adjacent to the east. The Concession has a 4 well drilling obligation. Over 2000 km of new 2-D seismic data has been shot and processed, and drilling is expected to commence in mid 2009.