Eni SPA discovered hydrocarbons in exploration well Murene 1X (Calao) offshore Ivory Coast. Preliminary assessments indicate potential resources of 1-1.5 billion boe.
Drilling operations took place about 45 km off the coast in block CI-205, reaching a depth of 5,000 m in water depths of around 2,200 m. The well encountered light oil, gas, and condensates in various intervals of Cenomanian age characterized by good to excellent permeability values.
Eni is operator of the block in partnership with Petroci Holding.
