Italian energy company says new gas discovered off Egypt
Eni said the discovery at the Nargis-1 exploration well was made in the Nargis offshore area concession. Eni said it would further develop the offshore area thanks to a recent award of several exploration blocks. The concession area measures some 1,800 square kilometers (about 700 square miles).
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- Published Date: 04:13 | 15 January 2023
- Modified Date: 04:15 | 15 January 2023
Italian energy giant Eni announced Sunday what it described as a significant gas discovery offshore of Egypt in the eastern Mediterranean.
Eni said the discovery at the Nargis-1 exploration well was made in the Nargis offshore area concession.
Eni said it would further develop the offshore area thanks to a recent award of several exploration blocks. The concession area measures some 1,800 square kilometers (about 700 square miles).