BAKU, Azerbaijan, Aug.13
By Leman Zeynalova – Trend:
BP expects to complete full processing of D230 data in Q3 2020, Trend reports citing BP’s data.
“On D230, a 3D seismic acquisition programme, which commenced in December 2019, was successfully completed on 14 March 2020. The processing of the first stage of the acquired data was completed in June 2020. The full processing is expected to complete in the third quarter of 2020 and will be followed by interpretation. If the results from the interpretation of the seismic survey are positive, we will begin planning for the first exploration well,” reads the BP report.
BP said that on the Shafag-Asiman offshore block, the first exploration well was spudded on 13 January 2020. Drilling activities are currently ongoing at the depth of 2,500 metres. “Once the well reaches the target depth, the well data will be analysed and, if successful, an evaluation programme may be conducted to confirm the results.”
In the Shallow Water Absheron Peninsula, planning for the exploration wells drilling in three selected prospective areas is ongoing, according to the company. “We will commence drilling activities early next year once the upgrade of the rig selected to drill the first well is completed.”
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