By Q4 2018, Sonatrach was understood to have re-entered and concluded drilling operations in its A1-96/2 NFW. Results are not available. The well was drilled on block 2 of the Area 96 EPSA IV concession, located in the Ghadames Basin. It was originally spudded on 21 April 2014, with operations carried out using the ENTP #215 rig. Operations were suspended on 21 May 2014, due to the deteriorating security situation in the area. The well had reached a depth 2,460m in the Silurian Tannezuft Formation before the suspension. A1-96/2 had a PTD of 2,530m and was targeting the Devonian. Area 96 comprises of three blocks in the Ghadames Basin. It was originally awarded to Sonatrach in 2008 (50% +Op) following the EPSA IV Bid Round 4 in 2007. Partners are IOCL (25%) and OIL (25%). Three NFWs were drilled between 2012-2014 on block 1 (A1-96/1, B1-96/1, C1-96/1). All were Palaeozoic discoveries. The conclusion of drilling of A1-96/2 marked the resumption of activities by Sonatrach in Libya, after a four-year hiatus.    <P />
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