Tripoli – Italian Eni North Africa and its partners have begun drilling operations. This marks their first exploratory well. It is located in the deep waters of the submerged area of the Gulf of Sirte.
The partners include the National Oil Corporation, British BP, and the Libyan Investment Authority. The National Oil Corporation clarified the drilling process. The well will be drilled using a vessel belonging to the Italian company Saipem.
The corporation also stated the well’s location. It is within contract area 38/3 in the submerged part of the Gulf of Sirte. The water depth at the well site is approximately 1,900 meters. The well is expected to be drilled to a total depth of 4,500 meters.