Eni Announces Gas, Condensate Discovery in Sharjah, UAE

Drilling Activity Details

Locations

Sharjah
United Arab Emirates

Operators
Post Date
Shore Type
Well Name
#1-Mahani
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Drilling Activity Summary

Description

A gas and condensate discovery was announced by Rome-based Eni in the Mahani exploration prospect located onshore in the Area B Concession of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates). The #1-Mahani was drilled to 14,597 ft and encountered a thick gas-bearing limestone reservoir in the Lower Cretaceous Thamama. The well was tested with flow rates up to 50 MMcf per day of gas and associated condensate. Additional appraisal drilling is planned. The new phase of exploration will be targeting complex sub-thrust Jurassic and Cretaceous plays of the Arabian carbonate platform in the inner thrust zone of the Oman Fold belt. Eni holds a 50% stake in the Concession Area B, with operator Sharjah National Oil Co. holding the remaining 50%.