In October 2017, Sonatrach released the ENAFOR #16 rig, having successfully tested from its Rhourde Debdaba Profond 1 (RDBP 1) deeper-pool test. The well flowed from the Palaeozoic, at a rate of ~935 bo/d & 5.7 MMcfg/d, at a WHP of 1,450 psi. RDBP 1 was drilled on the Sif Fatima II exploration licence, in the Berkine Basin. It was spudded on 4 April 2017 and reached a TD of 5,180m (PTD 5,100m) in July 2017. The well had a primary objective in the Palaeozoic, below the Rhourde Debdaba Field. It was also exploring the northern extent of the Triassic TAGI sandstone reservoir. Sonatrach operates Sif Fatima II, which also confers exploration rights over the Rhourde Debdaba production licence, with 100% equity.
Algeria, Sif Fatima II (Dev)