Searcher begins 3D survey acquisition offshore Papua New Guinea

The project is being conducted in collaboration with the Department of Petroleum and Energy in Papua New Guinea and Larus Energy.

Searcher Seismic, a geoscience data firm, has commenced a fresh MC3D seismic survey covering an expansive area of 1,919 square kilometers in the offshore region of Papua New Guinea.

The project, which is being done together with Papua New Guinea's Department of Petroleum and Energy and Larus Energy, has the purpose of evaluating and reducing the risks of various potential plays found in the Mesozoic and Tertiary time periods.

Additionally, it strives to enhance the visualization of alternative play categories and address discrepancies in subsurface velocity.

The 3D seismic examination is predicted to improve the geological comprehension of the scarcely investigated oceanic region of the Gulf of Papua. Additionally, it will aid in the formation of exploitable potential drilling locations.

Alan Hopping, the managing director of Searcher, expressed his excitement about extending our reach in Papua New Guinea through the Nanamarope 3D survey. This will play a crucial role in advancing exploration in this rapidly evolving global hub.

By utilizing cutting-edge technologies in gathering and analyzing information, we are providing top-notch data that enables the industry to enhance their exploration and development methods. The swift delivery of preliminary results for the Nanamarope 3D project is anticipated to be accessible by the end of the third quarter of 2023, guaranteeing timely access to stakeholders and facilitating industry evaluation.

The company announced that it has established a collection of localized seismic, geochemical, and aerial information throughout the Gulf of Papua.

According to the company, the extensive information database of Searcher has greatly transformed our knowledge of the tectonostratigraphic development of the area. This has revealed a multitude of different play styles that hold significant and untapped potential for hydrocarbon resources. Notably, a fresh Mid-Miocene turbidite play has been discovered as a result.

Searcher Seismic successfully obtained authorization from the Trinidad and Tobago government for the Tobago Trough 3D acquisition project, covering an extensive area of 6,500km².