Oil India Limited Announces New Gas & Oil Discovery in Libya Block
Oil India Limited (OIL) announced a new gas and oil discovery in its Libyan exploration Block Area 95/96. The sixth well drilled, A1-96/02, resulted in the fifth discovery in the block, reaffirming its hydrocarbon prospectivity. This marks a significant achievement for OIL's overseas exploration portfolio.
A new discovery in an overseas block is a positive but not a transformative event for a company of Oil India Limited's size. It contributes to the overall exploration portfolio and potential future resources.
The announcement details a new hydrocarbon discovery in an overseas block, which is a positive development for the company's exploration portfolio and international presence.
Oil India Limited (OIL), holding a 25% Participating Interest, is part of a consortium that includes M/s IOCL in the onshore exploration Block Area 95/96. This block is situated in the Ghadames Basin in south-western Libya and covers approximately 6,630 sq. km.
The block is operated by M/s SIPEX and involves a commitment of 8 exploratory wells. Drilling of 5 wells has been completed, with 4 wells yielding oil and gas discoveries between 2012 and 2014.
Following the resumption of activities, the sixth well, A1-96/02, has also resulted in a new gas and oil discovery. After confirmatory testing, the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Libya, has officially declared this well as the fifth discovery in the Block. This reaffirms the significant hydrocarbon potential of the exploration block.
Further detailed assessment of this discovery is planned through appraisal activities to determine the overall resource potential and facilitate the progression towards development. This achievement is a significant milestone for Oil India Limited in its overseas exploration portfolio, reinforcing OIL’s strategic objective of expanding its international presence.
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