Following tests for gas in two potential reservoir formations, OMV plugged and suspended its XN 3 NFW in Q3 2017. The well is the company's first on the East Abu Dhabi Exploration Area and was spudded on 1 December 2016. It reached a TD of 4,880m in the Jurassic in March.<P />OMV signed an upstream exploration agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) on 24 June 2013 to jointly explore the underexplored eastern onshore region of the UAE's largest emirate. A comprehensive 2D and 3D seismic programme was conducted over the acreage between June 2014 - February 2015, with the 3D survey covering about 3,000 sq km of desert environment. It is understood that OMV has committed to drilling two wells. OMV East Abu Dhabi Exploration GmbH holds a 60% interest and is partnered by ADNOC (40%).
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