Concession partner Beach Energy revealed the NS 394-4 exploration well had been plugged and abandoned after failing to encounter hydrocarbons.
The well was targeting the hydrocarbon potential of the Cretaceous aged Nubia sandstone, with secondary objectives in the Miocene aged Rudeis and Nukhul reservoirs.
BP is operator of the North Shadwan concession and holds a 50% stake, with Beach holding a 20% interest and Egypt-based company TriOcean Energy holding the remaining 30%.
