British energy firm Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc is ramping up its activities in Morocco, with a strategic focus on natural gas, helium exploration, and energy infrastructure development. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company sees Morocco as a central pillar in its international portfolio. CEO Paul Griffiths says the necessary resources are in place to move forward with the company’s roadmap, which prioritizes production testing of the MOU-3 well and evaluating helium potential in the Guercif region.
At the heart of its Moroccan operations is the MOU-3 well, located in northeastern Morocco, which is now preparing to enter the production testing phase. Two drilling techniques will be applied to assess the commercial viability of the so-called “A” sandstone layer, with tests scheduled for the second quarter of 2025. If results are promising, the company will turn its attention to a deeper formation known as “Ma Sand,” which has already been drilled but remains untapped. The goal is to increase pressure and improve flow rates, potentially unlocking more robust yields.
Helium exploration is also gaining momentum. Using data from the MOU-5 well, alongside geophysical and satellite analyses, Predator is refining its understanding of subsurface structures near both MOU-3 and MOU-5. Early indications of helium have already been detected, and the company is actively seeking a strategic partner to help advance this promising but technically complex resource.
On the infrastructure front, Predator is eyeing participation in a call for expressions of interest issued by Moroccan authorities for the development of an integrated natural gas logistics chain—including reception, storage, regasification, and transport. The company may leverage its experience with the Mag Mell floating regasification terminal in Ireland to offer a tailored solution for Morocco’s evolving energy landscape.
The Guercif license sits directly above the Maghreb-Europe gas pipeline, giving Predator a logistical advantage for any future infrastructure rollouts. Its proximity to established transport corridors could significantly reduce the time and cost needed to bring gas to market.
While expanding its footprint in Morocco, Predator continues to maintain operations in Trinidad and Tobago. The company recently secured an extension until the end of June to finalize the acquisition of Challenger Energy’s assets. In the meantime, drilling and maintenance work at the Bonasse field has increased output, and a new appraisal well, Snowcap-3, is slated for later this year. These efforts are aimed at boosting short-term revenues while reinforcing its position in one of its longest-standing markets.
