Harbour Energy, through its joint venture DISOUCO, has announced the successful appraisal of the EZZ-2 well in the Disouq Concession, marking a significant expansion of its near-field exploration and appraisal activities in Egypt. The announcement follows the rapid development of the EZZ-1 discovery, which was brought on-stream in January 2026, only three months after its initial discovery in October 2025, demonstrating exceptional execution speed in Egypt’s gas sector.
EZZ-1 was drilled to a total depth of 2,964 meters, while EZZ-2 reached a depth of 3,200 meters. Both wells encountered high-quality, liquid rich gas-bearing reservoirs within the Messinian Abu Madi Formation, with net thicknesses between 25 to 35 meters, confirming the commercial potential of the discovery. The EZZ-1 well was tested at a rate of 15 million standard cubic feet of gas per day with approximately 900 barrels of condensate per day, demonstrating good productivity.
The appraisal drilling validates expected gas in-place of 35 billion cubic feet and 2 million stock tank barrels of associated condensate. Testing at the EZZ-1 well demonstrated robust productivity, recording a rate of 15 million standard cubic feet of gas per day alongside approximately 900 barrels of condensate per day, providing confidence in the commercial viability of the field.
The project’s success is attributed to an infrastructure-led development strategy. By leveraging existing facilities within the Disouq Development Lease Area, Harbour Energy achieved a rapid tie-in to Egypt’s national natural gas grid, significantly reducing development time and costs. Sameh Sabry, Harbour Energy Managing Director Middle East and North Africa, noted that the discovery reflects the company’s robust strategic planning and value-driven delivery approach.
The drilling program for both wells was completed on time and within the assigned budget, further de-risking the condensate-rich upside of the Disouq Concession. Olaf Reetz, DISOUCO JV Managing Director, emphasized the partnership’s strength, noting that the fast-track production timeline reinforces Harbour Energy’s position in the region and demonstrates what can be achieved when technical excellence meets efficient project execution.
DISOUCO is a joint venture between Harbour Energy and the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company. Harbour Energy produces over 450,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day globally and has established a strong track record of gas development in Egypt through its partnership with EGAS.
Source: egyptoil-gas.com