Commercial production commenced with a total production flow rate of 2,200 boepd across the four wells.
Oil and gas exploration and production company Kuwait Energy is the operator of the concession and holds a 50 per cent working interest. The remaining working interests are held by Beach Petroleum (Egypt) Pty Ltd, who has a 22 per cent working interest, and Dover Investments Limited who hold the remaining 28 per cent.
Sara Akbar, chief executive officer of Kuwait Energy, said, “This is a great milestone for Kuwait Energy in Egypt as it represents first production from the Abu Sennan concession and is a result of the four discoveries achieved over the last year.