In late Q4 2017, Sonatrach P&A dry its Rhourde Hamra Est Profond 1 ST 2 (RHAEP 1 ST 2) deeper-pool test. The well was drilled on the Rhourde Nouss In Amedjane exploration licence in the Berkine Basin. It was spudded on 24 November 2016 using the ENAFOR #37 rig (day rate ~US$ 26,400) and reached a TD of 4,162m in the Ordovician Azzel Formation. Two mechanical sidetracks were drilled.RHAEP 1 ST 2 had a primary target in the Ordovician, below the Triassic reservoir of the Rhourde Hamra Sud Est Field. The surface location of the well lies within the Rhourde Hamra Sud Est production licence, with Rhourde Nouss In Amedjane conferring exploration rights across the field. Sonatrach operates Rhourde Nous In Amedjane with 100% equity.<P /><P />
Algeria, Rhourde Nouss In Amedjane