Offshore staff
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire — Eni has shared results of the exploration well Murene 1X on the discovery named Calao.
Drilling operations took place about 45 km off the coast in Block CI-205, reaching a depth of 5,000 m in water depths of about 2,200 m. The well encountered light oil, gas and condensates in various intervals of Cenomanian age characterized by good to excellent permeability values. Preliminary assessments indicate potential resources ranging between 1 Bboe and 1.5 Bboe. Eni said it has appraisal and development plans for the discovery.
Eni operates the block in partnership with Petroci Holding.
Eni has operated in Côte d’Ivoire since 2015. In addition to Block CI-205, Eni holds participating interests in five other blocks in Ivorian deep waters: CI-101, CI-401, CI-501, CI-801 and CI-802, all in partnership with Petroci Holding.
The company also has an equity production of hydrocarbons totaling about 22,000 boe/d from the Baleine Field, which started production in August 2023.
03.07.2024
