BP
Egypt Taurt discovery in Eastern Nile delta
Posted: 28 April 2004
BP Egypt announced the Taurt gas discovery in the Ras El Barr concession
in the Nile Delta region.
The well lies 70 kilometers Northeast of Port Said in the Seth
development lease of the Ras El Barr (REB) concession, approximately
12 kilometers to the Northeast of the Ha’py gas field.
The Taurt discovery well was drilled in 100 meters of water to
a total depth of 1571 meters and encountered gas pay in four intervals.
One interval was tested at 22mmscf/d and was constrained by the
capacity of the test equipment. The natural gas is high quality
with no impurities and is similar to that of the Ha’py field.
Hesham Mekawi, president of BP Egypt, said: “This is a good
result. The proximity of the Taurt discovery to the existing infrastructure
reduces the development cycle time and makes this gas extremely
cost effective. Taurt, in addition to our recent Raven Discovery
in the Western Nile Delta, confirms BP’s strategic intent
and track record to deliver large volumes of natural gas to Egypt.”
The working interest of the concession is split 50/50 between BP,
the operator, and ENI’s local affiliate IEOC. The existing
joint venture company, GUPCO, grouping BP and state oil firm EGPC,
will operate any development and production.
For more information see www.bp.com
Posted by Richard Price,
Editor Pipeline Magazine
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