While the Shenandoah appraisal well encountered more than 1, 000 feet of net pay in high-quality Lower Tertiary-aged reservoirs, the Coronado exploration well encountered more than 400 feet of net pay.

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Dana Petroleum Egypt has reported several significant exploration successes at North Zeit Bay during 2011, including encountering good quality oil-bearing sands and establishing two gas condensate field discoveries.

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