Dekhila-1x well offshore Egypt hits pay

Dec. 18, 2008
The Dekhila-1x well in the West Mediterranean block 1 concession has hit oil and gas pay, according to RWE Dea Egypt.

Offshore staff

CAIRO -- The Dekhila-1x well in the West Mediterranean block 1 concession has hit oil and gas pay, according to RWE Dea Egypt.

The well, which is located 45 mi (72 km) offshore within the Nile Delta basin, was drilled to a depth of 2,706 m (8,878 ft) in 1,183 m (3,881 ft) of water and found a gross hydrocarbon section of 45 m (148 ft) at multiple intervals.

12/18/2008