The well discovered a single column of 152 metres thick gas with excellent petrophysical properties within the Messinian age sandstones of the Abu Madi formation. In this sector of the Egyptian Offshore shallow waters, the discovery of Bashrush demonstrates the significant gas and condensate potential of Messinian formation. Bashrush’s discovery further extends the gas potential of the Abu Madi formation reservoirs that were discovered and produced from the so-called ‘Great Nooros Area’ to the west. Eni has been present in Egypt since 1954, where it operates through IEOC Production. The 2020 equity production of IEOC is in the range of 280,000 boepd.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 03, 2020 06:00 UTC