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Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Spectrum has launched the first in a series of 3D multi-client seismic acquisition programs offshore Gabon. The company is acquiring the seismic programs in collaboration with Direction Generale des Hydrocarbures (DGH).
The programs are located in under-explored areas over shallow water open blocks. The DGH intends to make these blocks available through future shallow water license rounds.
Spectrum’s new 3D broadband seismic will image high potential pre- and post-salt play types. Fully processed and depth migrated data will be available for upcoming license rounds, thus facilitating immediate exploration activity when the blocks are awarded.
On December 31, Spectrum commenced acquisition of the Gryphon 3D survey in southern Gabon. According to Spectrum, the survey has attracted strong industry funding and is expected to be completed in early Q3.
Two more 3D surveys, on 5,000 sq km over open acreage in northern Gabon, and an additional 3,000 sq km offshore central Gabon, will commence during Q1 and Q2 respectively.
Gravity and magnetic data will also be acquired in conjunction with the seismic data. This will allow for the effective independent verification of structure and the preparation of high density depth to basement maps.
The new 3D seismic data acquisition is expected to start becoming available toward the end of 2017 ahead of anticipated licensing rounds.
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