The Dzheitune (Lam) C/167 well was completed as a dual producer to a depth of 2,765m.

It tested for initial production at 1,682 barrels of oil per day at the short string with the long string testing at 1,714 barrels of oil per day.

The combined rate of initial production was 3,396 barrels of oil per day.

The company said the drilling rig has skidded to the next slot and spudded the Dzheitune (Lam) C/170 well.

Dragon Oil chief executive officer Abdul Jaleel Al Khalifa said the drilling results together with logs and pressure tests indicate that the prolific oil bearing sands in the reservoirs under the Dzheitune (Lam) 28 platform extend to the west towards the Dzheitune (Lam) C platform location.

"The findings from this well further prove our understanding of the Dzheitune (Lam) West area," said Abdul.