Madrid, Spain-based Repsol said March 20 that it discovered gas in the Tan Emellel Sud-Ouest-2 (TESO-2) exploration well in the Sud-Est Illizi Block in Algeria. It is the third find in the block, in southeast Algeria’s Illizi Basin, the company added.
In Algeria, Repsol works on the Tin-FouyéTabankort project, the Reggane Nord development project and Sud-Est Illizi and Boughezoul. The newest discovery is the continuation of an exploration campaign in the high-potential area.
The gas was found at 1,307 m (4,288 ft) and well testing delivered a gas flow rate of 175 Mcm/dand 90 bbl/d of condensate with a 32/64-in. choke. Repsol will drill at least four more additional wells in order to appraise the previous discoveries within the block, the company said.
Repsol operates the consortium with a 52.5% stake in partnership with Enel (27.5%) and GDF-SUEZ (20%). Sonatrach will hold a 51% stake in the development and production phases, with the existing members maintaining their existing proportions in the remaining 49%.
Repsol currently produces about 8 Mboe/d in the country.
Source: Repsol
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