The company identified a 60m thick gas bearing sandstone interval of Messianian age with petrophysical properties, further of other gas layers in the overlying Pliocene section. The well was drilled to a depth of 3,600m.
Expected to begin production in two months, the well will be tied-in to the existing Abu Madi gas treatment plant, located 25km south-east.
The discovery is in line with Eni’s plan to re-focus on near field and incremental exploration opportunities for quick exploitation through the existing infrastructures.
The company’s preliminary estimates indicate up to 15 billion cubic meters of upside natural gas and associated condensates reserves in place.
Eni subsidiary Ieoc Production owns a 75% stake in the West Abu Madi development lease while BP owns the remaining.
Petrobel, which is equally owned by Leoc and EGPC, operates the concession.
