DEKA project begins production offshore Egypt

Aug. 25, 2014
Eni’s IEOC Production BV has started production from the DEKA (Denis-Karawan) project offshore Egypt in a joint-venture with BP Egypt.

Offshore staff

MILAN, Italy –Eni’s IEOC Production BV has started production from the DEKA (Denis-Karawan) project offshore Egypt in a joint-venture with BP Egypt.

The Denis South 6 subsea well is flowing 1.8 MMcm/d (63.56 MMcf/d) of natural gas and 800 b/d of condensate.

The entire project expects to see five subsea wells, installation of subsea production systems, and sealines to the El Gamil onshore gas plant. Peak production is expected in 1Q 2015 at 6.5 MMcm/d (230 MMcf/d).

Denise South 6 is the first development well in DEKA which is in the Temsah Concession Area offshore Nile Delta, Egypt, in 100 m (328 ft) water depth 65 km (40 mi) north of Port Said.

IEOC holds 50% working interest in the Temsah Concession and operates through its JV Petrobel (50% IEOC and 50% EGPC).

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