Essel Group provides Block 2A update
Published by Louise Mulhall,
Editorial Assistant
Oilfield Technology,
Essel Group Middle East (“EGME”) and Simba Energy Inc. have provided the following operational updates on the development of Block 2A in Wajir, Kenya.
2D seismic survey
EGME and Simba Energy can confirm that work has progressed on the 2D seismic survey of Block 2A. The seismic recording will cover an area of approximately 535 km and roughly 400 km has already been cleared in preparation for shooting. Survey production has been completed on over half of the area and the technical team has progressed on seismic recording.
The survey is being carried out by Africa Geophysical Services Ltd and it will provide seismic data for hydrocarbon potential in Block 2A. The two specific aims for the seismic survey are to pinpoint the optimum locations for drilling and to estimate depths and volumes for primary and secondary targets.
Rig acquisition
In addition to above news, EGME also announces it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a new drilling rig.
The AC-VFD drilling rig possesses capacity of 2000 HP (1470 kW) and it will be used by the company during its oil exploration activity on Block 2A.
Essel Group has also announced that DNV GL, the world-leading certification and risk management company, has been appointed as a third party observer to oversee the process of the purchase and the delivery of the rig with full compliance.
Gagan Goel, Managing Director of EGME and Chairman of Simba Energy, said:
“The work on the seismic survey and the acquisition of this drilling rig is further evidence of the progress we are making in developing our portfolio of oil assets. The testing is ongoing and we remain extremely confident in the prospects for Block 2A. We look forward to working with DNV GL on bringing the rig into operation. ”
Adapted from a press release by Louise Mulhall
Read the article online at: https://www.oilfieldtechnology.com/drilling-and-production/25082016/essel-group-provides-block-2a-update/
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