Akrake Petroleum completes production well at Sèmè field offshore Benin

Akrake Petroleum Benin S.A., an indirect subsidiary of Rex International Holding Limited, has completed drilling of the AK-2H horizontal production well at the Sèmè field offshore Benin.

The well intersected approximately 1,405 m of horizontal section, including about 950 m of oil-saturated sandstone within the Abeokuta Formation of Cretaceous age. No water-bearing sands were encountered, and reservoir quality was reported to be in line with expectations, with average porosity exceeding 19% and oil saturation above 70%.

The reservoir section has been completed with sand control screens equipped with autonomous inflow control valves (AICVs) to manage water production and optimize oil recovery. Installation of a downhole electric submersible pump (ESP) above the screens is underway.

Meanwhile, final hook-up work continues on the mobile offshore production unit (MOPU) and floating storage and offloading unit (FSO) in preparation for production startup.