Exploration, Development Wells Planned By Kuwait Energy In Abu Sennan Concession In Egypt

Drilling Activity Details

Locations

Egypt

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Well Name
#2SE-Al Jahraa
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Drilling Activity Summary

Description

An exploration and development well are planned in the Abu Sennan Concession in Egypt. Kuwait Energy Co. announced that the drillsites will be near the Al Jahraa and Al Jahraa SE Fields. Exploration well, #2SE-Al Jahraa will target the AR-C reservoir in the fault block immediately to the south of the Al Jahraa SE Field. The rig will then move to drill development well #9-Al Jahraa, which is targeting the AR-C reservoir at a location deeper than the current deepest oil penetration at #4-Al Jahraa. According to the Salmiya, Kuwait-based company, no oil-water contact has yet been encountered in the field. In addition, Kuwait Energy has proposed two workover operations during the second quarter. Kuwait Energy is the operator of the Abu Sennan Concession and wells with 50% interest in partnership with Dover Investments holding 28%, and Rockhopper Exploration Plc with the remaining 22%.