Mediterranean

This paper describes the drilling of high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) deepwater wells through an ultranarrow pore-pressure fracture gradient (PPFG) window by means of technology application and strict procedural control.

The benchmark comes as operator Eni solidifies concession agreements and ramps up exploration and development in the North African country.

Touted as the Mediterranean Sea’s largest-ever gas discovery, the “supergiant” Zohr field is expected to cover much of Egypt’s gas demand in the coming decades.

Untapped offshore gas reservoirs could easily meet all of the country's domestic needs, while the rest could supply regional neighbors.