In the first half of 2019, International Egyptian Oil Co (IEOC) found gas in the El Qarâa Northeast 1 exploration well in the El Qarâa (Dev) block, onshore Nile Delta Basin. The gas was found in sandstones of the Abu Madi Formation. The well tested 17 MMcf/d of gas and associated condensates, it will be tied-in to existing facilities and the production will be delivered to the Abu Madi gas plant.  The El Qarâa (Dev) block is operated by the Nile Delta Oil Co. Participants are: IEOC 37.5%, BP 12.5% and EGPC 50%
El Qarâa-NE 1 near-field exploration (NIDOCO 100% = Eni 37.50%, BP a 12.5%, EGPC 50%) in El Qarâa exploration lease, found gas in the sandstones of the Abu Madi Fm. During the clean-up delivered 17 MMscf/d and associated condensates.