Otto Energy : Extension of Kilosa-Kilombero Licence and Update on Tanzania

Otto Energy Ltd (ASX: OEL) ("Otto" or the "Company") provides the following update on its activities in the Kilosa-Kilombero Licence, located onshore Tanzania.

Grant of extension of Kilosa-Kilombero Licence

Otto is pleased to advise that the Tanzanian Minister for Energy and Minerals has granted a one year extension to the initial exploration period for the Kilosa-Kilombero Licence until 22 February 2018. The joint venture is preparing to drill the Kito-1 exploration well in 2017 in satisfaction of the drilling commitment in this licence.

Joint venture disputes and claim in the Federal Court of Australia

Otto continues to work towards resolution of existing Kilosa-Kilombero licence joint venture issues and disputes as well as its matter in the Federal Court of Australia involving Swala Oil and Gas (Tanzania) Plc (the operator of the Kilosa-Kilombero licence) and its associated entities and directors in respect of the Pangani Licence. Updates on these matters will be provided in line with the Company's continuous disclosure obligations.

Farm-out to MV Upstream Tanzania Limited ("MV Upstream)

Discussions with MV Upstream with respect to its participation in the Kito-1 exploration well are continuing.

Otto's Managing Director, Matthew Allen said: "We are pleased to have been granted the extension to the Kilosa-Kilombero Licence and thank the Minister, Prof. Muhongo and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation for their support in this process. Otto looks forward to resolving the JV issues leading to the drilling of the Kito-1 exploration well, which has a best estimate, gross prospective un-risked recoverable resource of 194mmbo, in 2017."

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