The result from the Lagosta-2 probe supports the US operator’s estimate that Area 1 holds between 15 trillion and more than 30 trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas, sufficient to supply at least three liquefied natural gas trains at a site near Palma.

In addition, Eni is shortly due to announce the results of its second wildcat in adjacent Area 4 after claiming to have found about 22 Tcf with its initial Mamba South-1 well.

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