Exploration news

The newly acquired data provides 3D data coverage to complement the existing 2D grid, enhancing geological and geophysical insights to explorers offshore Newfoundland.

Sercel will supply land seismic equipment for a 3D mega-crew survey in North Africa.

Based on preliminary assessments, there is uncertainty whether the reservoir in the Gomez prospect can be commercially produced and no estimate of recoverable volumes has been established at this stage.

Encouraging hydrocarbon shows have been encountered at the Alameda-1 exploration well from soon after the first casing point at 454 m, when moveable oil was reported at surface within the mud and cuttings samples.

Ramform Tethys is scheduled to commence acquisition during 4Q21, and it is planned to complete in 1Q22.

A Rystad Energy report shows that the seismic fleet’s hibernation is now over, as vessel utilisation has recovered to pre-Covid-19 levels in 3Q21.

Carnarvon Petroleum’s mid case recoverable volume estimate is 31 million barrels (gross, 2C contingent resource).

Lasting nearly 2 months, the approximately 890 km2 survey for Beach Energy will be conducted by the Geo Coral.

The project, for an unnamed company, will commence in early October 2021 and last approximately 1 month.

The results of the initial phase of the survey will be interpreted and, if required, a second geotechnical phase incorporating the collection of samples from the seabed will be undertaken before the end of the year.