Test results from the well indicated the presence of a gas-bearing layer capable of producing about 70 million standard cubic feet of gas per day (MMscf/d). The discovery is part of Egypt's ongoing efforts to secure domestic market needs and reduce the natural gas import bill.
The Zohr-9 well was drilled by the drillship "Saipem
10000," adhering fully to safety standards and the planned timeline.
The ministry stated that this success follows the results of
the Zohr-6 well, supporting the overall production development plan for the
Zohr field and pointing to the promising potential of the field's future
development phases.
In a related context, drilling commenced Monday on a new
natural gas exploratory well, "Denise W-1X," in the Denise
development area off the coast of Port Said in the Mediterranean. The drilling
is being conducted by the Egyptian rig "Al-Qaher-2" of the Modern
Drilling Company, in waters 98 metres deep, targeting a total depth exceeding
4,200 metres.
Minister Badawi affirmed that the intensification of work programs and the drilling of new wells in Eni’s concession areas demonstrate a "message of confidence" from the Italian company in Egypt's oil and gas investment climate. He said it reflects Eni’s "serious commitment" to injecting new investments and strengthening the partnership, adding that these steps are a tangible result of the ministry's policies to stimulate investments and remove challenges.