Independent upstream oil and gas company KrisEnergy has begun 2D seismic recording in West Papua.
Part of an acquisition program that is expected to last four months, the company also plans to undertake aerogravity and magnetic survey in the block, which covers 5,400 sq km over the Bintuni Basin, a proven prolific gas province containing several multiple-trillion-cubic-feet gas discoveries.
Chris Gibson-Robinson, director, said: “We have been working with the local communities in the area to explain our activities and respond to any concerns for more than 18 months before seismic recording began and we will continue to do so as the survey progresses.
“This is a complex transition zone program in an extremely remote location encompassing rugged jungle-covered terrain and shallow waters in prime fishing territory.
“Once processed and interpreted, this data will allow us to further evaluate the potential of previously identified leads.”
Read more Oil and Gas news here.