Energean ups gas resource at Abu Qir offshore Egypt

May 23, 2024
Energean’s latest infill drilling campaign in the West Nile Delta offshore Egypt has proven more gas than anticipated.

Offshore staff

ATHENS, Greece — Energean’s latest infill drilling campaign in the West Nile Delta offshore Egypt has proven more gas than anticipated.

A well on the shallow-water Abu Qir Field drilled from the North Abu Qir PII platform delivered 270 ft of net pay across the BKES-1 and Abu Madi formations, twice pre-drill expectations.

Early analysis suggests 87 Bcf to 129 Bcf in place. The well also encountered a possible liquids column of about 55 ft.

First production should follow this summer.

Offshore Sicily, drilling operations continue on the Eni-led Cassiopea gas field development, with startup expected during the third quarter.

Elsewhere, Energean, as new operator of the Lixus license offshore western Morocco, has signed a rig contract with Stena Drilling for the Anchois appraisal well. Drilling is due to get underway in August.

In addition, the company has ordered long-lead items ordered for its planned Katlan development offshore Israel ahead of FID.

05.23.2024