Exploration news
SAExploration secures two contracts for 3D/4D data acquisition offshore West Africa
The projects are valued at approximately US$42 million and are scheduled to occur primarily during 2Q20.
ION signs agreement for 2D and 3D programmes offshore Colombia
The agreement with Colombia’s National Hydrocarbon Agency, the ANH, grants rights to reprocess existing data and acquire new 2D and 3D multi-client programmes offshore Colombia’s Caribbean coast.
Europa Oil & Gas provides Ireland farm-out update
The company is prioritising securing a partner to drill its flagship prospect in Ireland, the Inishkea prospect which lies on Frontier Exploration Licence 4/19 in the Slyne Basin.
Wood Mackenzie explains how the energy transition is placing additional pressure on exploration activities
2020 will be key as sector moves towards low-carbon future.
Shearwater to conduct 3D campaign for ONGC
The 4-month survey will cover 2000 km2 of 3D in a shallow-water area of the Arabian Sea.
Cairn Energy provides operational update
Cairn Energy has provided an update on its operations in the North Sea, West Africa and Latin America.
Africa Energy provides update on exploration activities
The company has announced that the Luiperd-1 well in block 11B/12B offshore South Africa is due to spud in 2Q20.
Polarcus begins Cygnus survey offshore Australia
The 3D survey is taking place in the Vulcan Sub-basin, offshore north-west Australia.
Offshore exploration and production licence in Angola awarded to Eni
The licence awarded to Eni is located in deep water in the unexplored Namibe Basin.
Wressle development granted planning consent on appeal to Europa Oil & Gas
Work will now begin on discharging the planning conditions and the detailed planning for the development works at the Wressle oilfield.