Eni has made a notable gas find offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia, with its Konta-1 wildcat well. The exploration well, located in the Muara Bakau working area, was drilled using the semi-submersible rig SSV Catarina from Ventura Offshore.
According to Indonesia’s upstream regulator SKK Migas, the well reached a depth of 4,575 meters and was perforated on December 1. Early results showed an initial flow rate of 14 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd) of gas, which increased to 19.8 MMcfd following adjustments to the choke size. By December 6, production had surged to 30.5 MMcfd, alongside a flow of approximately 700 barrels per day of condensate. SKK Migas added that, with the choke fully open, the well has the potential to produce up to 60 MMcfd of gas.
This discovery is expected to contribute to future developments in the region, potentially being integrated into Eni’s Kutei North Hub (Geng North) project, which is currently under development.
The find is expected to boost exploration activity in the Kutei basin, a region that has been an ongoing source of significant gas discoveries. SKK Migas highlighted Eni’s proactive exploration efforts, which help enhance Indonesia’s hydrocarbon reserves and support the country’s energy security.
Looking ahead, Eni has several additional drilling prospects planned for 2025 and beyond, including potential wells at Konta, Meriam, and South Meriam within the Muara Bakau working area, as well as at Tambak and North Konta in the East and West Ganal production sharing contracts.
