Two separate intervals were tested in a re-entry of the Zafarani-2 well, in 2400 metres of water, and flowed at a maximum rate of 66 million cubic feet per day — constrained by equipment — confirming good reservoir quality and connectivity, said Statoil.

“The ongoing appraisal programme is crucial to firm up the design and development basis for bringing gas to shore and a first phase onshore LNG project,” said Statoil country manager Oystein Michelsen.

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