f Natih B Shale Oil Potential, Oman Block 15

The Natih B formation is a well-known source rock in Oman. On Block 15 in northern Oman it is 25 m thick, has a TOC of ca. 5% and is early mature for gas. Block 15 has a 1,100 m long sidetrack parallel top Natih B within a distance of 15-20 m. It is presently being considered whether this sidetrack should be frack'ed and used to test the shale gas potential of the block.