If the strong indications that there is natural gas at the Asopos 1 site are borne out, this will lead to a leap in economic growth for Greece, Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou emphasised at the signing of the Drilling Contract for Block 2 (Northwest Ionian), between the ExxonMobil – Energean – HELLENiQ Energy consortium and Stena Drilling (the company that owns the floating drilling rig to be used in the area).According to data presented by the CEO of Energean, Mathios Rigas, estimated natural gas deposits in the area are around 270 billion cubic meters (for comparison, Greece’s annual consumption is 6–7 billion cubic meters). The drilling depth will reach up to 4,622 meters, and the cost is estimated at 60–70 million euros. If the drilling proves successful, additional investments of 5 billion euros will be required for the development of the field, which will be connected via a floating unit to both Greece and Italy. (ICE ATENE)

Fonte notizia: amna.gr