Total announces the Jisik discovery in the Kurdistan region of Iraq

Located 60 km from the city of Erbil, the Jisik-1 discovery well on the Harir Block was drilled to a depth of 4511 meters and encountered light oil and gas with condensate intervals in Jurassic and Triassic carbonate reservoirs.

“This success confirms Total’s exploration strategy in Iraq. The ongoing appraisal of the discoveries made on the Harir and Taza Blocks will allow us to identify options for development,” commented Marc Blaizot, Senior Vice President, Exploration at Total.

Two other formation tests, both with flows rates of approximately 10-15 million cubic feet per day, confirmed the presence of gas reservoirs together with associated condensate in the Triassic.

Total in Iraq

Total has a 22.5% interest in the Halfaya field in Missan province. Phase 1 came on stream in June 2012 with a capacity of 100 000 bpd. Phase 2 began production in August 2014, and has since reached an output of 200 000 bbls. The revised contract plateau of 400 000 bpd could be reached in 2017.

Adapted from press release by Joe Green

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