Eni encountered gas at the Guendalina sidetrack well offshore Italy, according to partner Rockhopper Exploration.
The well, located at the Guendalina gas field in the Adriatic Sea, reached its target depth of 3276m measured depth on schedule and budget.
Wireline logging confirmed that all the target levels are gas bearing and have been encountered slightly higher to prognosis in an up-dip position with good reservoir characteristics and with an additional deeper gas level. The well is now being completed as a producer with gas production anticipated to begin in late October at which time a further announcement will be issued.
Eni is the operator of the Guendalina field with 80% interest. Rockhopper holds the remaining 20%.
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