{"id":225250,"date":"2025-01-30T16:01:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T20:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/saipem-10000-arrives-in-egypt-to-expand-gas-production-at-the-zohr-field\/"},"modified":"2025-01-30T16:53:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T20:53:59","slug":"saipem-10000-arrives-in-egypt-to-expand-gas-production-at-the-zohr-field","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/saipem-10000-arrives-in-egypt-to-expand-gas-production-at-the-zohr-field\/","title":{"rendered":"Saipem 10000 arrives in Egypt to expand gas production at the Zohr field"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The deepwater drilling vessel<\/a> Saipem 10000<\/strong> has arrived off the coast of Egypt to begin a new phase of drilling in the Zohr gas field<\/strong> in the Eastern Mediterranean. This move is in line with the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources’ strategy to intensify the country’s energy production. <\/p>\n\n

The arrival of the Saipem 10000<\/strong> marks the start of a series of planned drilling operations aimed at increasing gas production<\/a><\/strong> in Zohr. According to the announcement made by the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi, the aim is to accelerate the incorporation of new volumes of gas into national production. <\/p>\n\n

Features and specifications of the Saipem 10000 <\/h2>\n\n

The vessel, designed for ultra-deepwater drilling, will use cutting-edge technology to optimize extraction in the concession area operated by the Italian company Eni<\/a><\/strong> . Operations are expected to extend into the first three months of 2025. <\/p>\n\n

With the ability to drill up to 9,144 meters deep<\/strong> , the Saipem 10000<\/a><\/strong> is one of the most advanced platforms of its kind. It is equipped with a class 3 dynamic positioning system, which allows it to operate accurately in highly complex environments. In addition, it has a dual drilling system, optimizing work times and increasing operational efficiency. <\/p>\n\n

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The vessel has a length of 228 m. Source: Saipem<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

The alliance between Eni and Egypt<\/h2>\n\n

This effort is part of the strategic plan agreed between Egypt and Eni, which seeks to boost the country’s energy self-sufficiency and guarantee the domestic supply of natural gas. Zohr<\/a><\/strong> , discovered in 2015, is the largest gas field in the Mediterranean and has been key in Egypt’s transformation into a gas exporter.<\/p>\n\n

The drilling of new wells will strengthen the field’s production capacity, aligning with the Egyptian government’s plans to consolidate its position as a regional energy hub<\/strong> . You can see the vessel up close in the video below from Saipem. <\/p>\n\n

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