VOL. XLIV

No 44

29-October-2001

CASPIAN

Agip KOCs First Appraisal Well AtKashagan Confirms Hydrocarbons

The first appraisal well drilledby the Agip Kazakstan North Caspian Operating Company NV (Agip KOC) in Kazakstansoffshore Kashagan block, Kashagan East-2, has confirmed the presence ofhydrocarbons in the 5,500 sq km concession, a statement released by operatorEni announced on 22 October. Two earlier test wells, Kashagan East-1 andKashagan West-1, produced results suggesting that Kashagan holds...