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Kuwait’s KUFPEC Makes First Operated Offshore Discovery in Indonesia

KUFPEC makes commercial discovery of natural gas and condensate in the Anambas Block.

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Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) has confirmed its subsidiary KUFPEC Indonesia has made a commercial discovery of natural gas and condensate in the Anambas Block, offshore Indonesia. The discovery was made via the Anambas-2X well, which was drilled using a jackup rig in 288 ft of water to a total depth of 10,509 ft.

Located in the Natuna Sea near an existing block in which KUFPEC is a partner, the Anambas Block was awarded to KUFPEC Indonesia through a competitive bidding process in 2019. The block is fully operated by KUFPEC Indonesia with 100% interest.

The company conducted two drillstem tests so far, one in the Lower Gabus formation and the other in the Intra Keras formation. These tests resulted in a stabilized combined flow rate of 7 MMcf/D of gas and 1,240 B/D of condensate from the two formations. KUFPEC Indonesia intends to conduct more tests on other formations in the discovery well. The company is also planning to deepen the well.