Eni announces preliminary estimates of about 2.5 TCF of gas in the block jointly operated with TotalEnergies some 160 km off Cyprus coastline

Eni announces preliminary estimates of about 2.5 TCF of gas in the block jointly operated with TotalEnergies some 160 km off Cyprus coastline

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 22-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni (BIT: ENI), an Italian multinational energy company with focus on innovation, efficiency and accessibility for all, has announced  preliminary estimates of about 2.5 TCF of gas in the block jointly operated (through Eni Cyprus) with TotalEnergies, a French multi-energy company, some 160 km off Cyprus coastline. The gas discovery happened in the Cronos-1 well drilled in Block 6, offshore Cyprus, in 2,287 metres of water depth.

Preliminary estimates indicate about 2.5 TCF of gas in place, with significant additional upside that will be investigated by a further exploration well in the area.

The well has encountered an important gas column in a carbonate reservoir sequence of fair to excellent properties. The intense data acquisition campaign has shown an overall net pay of more than 260m with intervals owning excellent permeability. Studies on a fast-track development options are already ongoing.

Cronos-1 well is the fourth exploration well drilled by Eni Cyprus and the second well in Block 6, following the gas discovery of Calypso-1 in 2018.

The gas discovery of Cronos-1 can unlock additional potential in the area and is part of Eni’s successful effort to provide further gas supply to Europe.

The discovery confirms the effectiveness of Eni’s exploration strategy aimed at creating value through its deep knowledge of geological plays and the application of advanced geophysical technologies.

Eni has been present in Cyprus since 2013. The Company operates Blocks 2, 3, 6, 8, and 9, and has participating interests in Blocks 7 and 11 operated by TotalEnergies.

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