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Energean negotiations for BP Egyptian gas assets

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Energean is engaged in exclusive negotiations to acquire specific upstream oil and gas assets from BP in Egypt. The potential deal, valued at approximately $1 billion for BP, involves interests in the West Nile Delta offshore fields, held jointly with Harbour Energy, and a 50% contractor working interest in the Temsah concession in the Eastern Mediterranean, where Eni is a partner. The Recent developments regarding the Temsah concession recently saw a significant natural gas discovery of about 2 trillion cubic feet following include the drilling completion of the Denise West well. Companies and W-1 exploration well off the Egyptian state are working toward coast of Port Said. Preliminary assessments of this discovery indicate it contains approximately 56.6 billion cubic meters of natural gas and 130 million barrels of condensate. The reservoir features a final investment decision regarding high-quality gas-bearing sand layer roughly 50 meters thick. The site offers logistical advantages due to its proximity to existing infrastructure; although 70 km from the development coast, the well is less than 10 km from current production facilities, which may allow for the use of this discovery. existing pipelines. The project is a joint venture between Eni and BP, with field operations conducted through Petrobel, a partnership between Eni and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC). This acquisition is part of Energean’s strategy to expand its geographic footprint beyond its primary gas fields off the coast of Israel into regions such as Egypt. Conversely, BP is pursuing a strategy to simplify its portfolio and reduce debt. BP is expected to retain its Egyptian assets held through the Arcius joint venture with UAE-based XRG, which includes the Zohr gas field.

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