Simba Energy Inc. announced it has executed a definitive farmout agreement with Essel Group Middle East DMCC on Block 2A in Kenya wherein Essel Group Middle East will earn a 60% participating interest in Block 2A by funding 100% of exploration expenses until the completion of the drilling of 2 conventional wells on Block 2A. The Definitive Agreement follows the formal approval that Simba received from the Government of Kenya on August 27, 2015 of the farmout with Essel Group Middle East. Additionally, Simba and Essel Group Middle East now intend to finalize a seismic contract to commence work early in 2016 on Block 2A in Kenya.

It is anticipated that the seismic will cover approximately 500 line kilometers.