Eni Makes Gas Discovery Offshore Gabon

Eni has discovered gas and condensates in the Nyonie Deep exploration prospect located in Block D4, offshore Gabon.

“Preliminary estimates suggest the new gas discovery is significant, with initial potential in place estimated at 500 million boe. The discovery was made in the pre-salt of Gabon through the NFW Nyonie Deep 1 well, which was drilled in 28 meters of water depth, reaching a total depth of 4,314 meters,” the Italian firm said earlier this week.

The structure, which extends more than 40 sq kms, covers two offshore exploration blocks, both operated by Eni with a 100% stake.

The discovery will be followed by an appraisal campaign to assess its potential, which will be carried out shortly, Eni said on Thursday. In the meantime, Eni will begin studies for the potential commercial exploitation of the field.

The discovery is the outcome of Eni’s exploration campaign which the company is carrying out in the promising pre-salt plays of West Africa. This is the third field to be discovered recently in shallow waters in such plays, after Nene Marine and Litchendjili Marine in Congo.

The total estimated potential of these discoveries is approx. 3 billion boe, with potential for further improvement, the company added.