VOL. XXXVIII

NO. 50

11-SEPTEMBER-1995

Egypt

IEOC/Amoco Make New Gas Discovery In Timsah Permit

The ENI/Agip subsidiary International Egyptian Oil Company (IEOC, operator)and Amoco have made a new gas discovery in the Timsah permit in Egypt'sMediterranean offshore. The well, located about 70 kms. northwest of Port Said,tested at a rate of 17.7mn cu. ft./day of gas from a 95-m. (312-ft.) pay zone ata depth of 1,400 ms. (4,593 ft.). Announcing the discovery on 5 September,Egyptian Oil Minister Hamdi...