Eni Discovers 1+ Trillion Cubic Feet of Gas Offshore Libya
According to Drilling Contractor, Eni made two new gas discoveries offshore Libya at the Bahr Essalam South 2 and 3 structures, located about 85 kilometers off the coast in 650 feet of water. The discoveries contain more than 1 trillion cubic feet of gas in place within the Metlaoui Formation reservoir.
The wells, drilled 16 kilometers south of the existing Bahr Essalam gas field, encountered high-quality gas-bearing intervals. Well testing on the first discovery has already confirmed productive capacity, and the proximity to existing facilities will enable rapid development through tie-back connections.
What It Means for Subcontractors
- Subsea contractors could benefit from tie-back pipeline installation and subsea equipment work connecting the new discoveries to existing Bahr Essalam facilities
- Drilling contractors may see additional work as Eni develops these shallow-water discoveries, with water depths of 650 feet suitable for jackup rigs
- Completion services companies should expect opportunities for well completion and production optimization work as the project advances from exploration to development
