Having in mind the Egyptian potencial of growth and the last revolution, this fields of gaz may transform very soon for better the face of Egypt.
"According to geophysical data available, the field could hold a potential of 30 trillion cubic feet of lean gas in place," Eni said in a statement.
It said the discovery well was located off Egypt's Mediterranean coastline at a depth of 1,450 metres (4,757 ft) with the prospective Zohr field covering an area of about 100 square kilometres (60 square miles), CNBC reports.
ENI is ranked among 11 largest industrial companies in the world, and has developed for decades its activities in Egypt..