Exploration

New Insights into the Petroleum Geology of Eastern Indonesia

The implications for hydrocarbons are different from previously interpreted in this new study on the petroleum geology of Eastern Indonesia. Geography of eastern Indonesia with principal tectonic features. Anyone scientifically…

Aker BP’s silver bullet

The best exploration tool, according to Aker BP’s Olav Blaich, is hard work, a good work flow and smart integration of all data and available technologies.

Geognostics Develops GEM+SEEBASE® 4D GIS

By combining GEM and SEEBASE in a 4D GIS environment, Geognostics has produced a series of marginscale, time-slice-based plate reconstructions. Example of Geognostics GEM+SEEBASE 4D GIS (Late Jurassic). © Geognostics.…

The Geology and Hydrocarbon Potential of Myanmar

Despite having a long history in petroleum production – and being the place where the anticlinal trap was first recognised – there is much left to learn about the geology…

2019 Offshore Hydrocarbon Exploration in Australia

Offshore hydrocarbon exploration in Australia for 2019 is expected to rise to the highest level since 2014! Australia experienced both exciting discoveries and disappointing dry holes in 2018, drilling 60…

Exploration Update: Major Oil Discovery in Egypt

Major oil discovery announced in the prolific Abu Gharadig Basin of Egypt’s Western Desert.   Source: TransGlobe Energy. In November 2018 TransGlobe Energy announced a potential light oil discovery with…

First well of its kind

Equinor and partners Shell and Total are ready to drill the first well to demonstrate a suitable CO2 storage in the North Sea.

Renewing Oil and Gas Exploration in Denmark

Denmark has a rich exploration history with numerous hydrocarbon discoveries totalling over 100 MMboe in recoverable reserves. Recently reprocessed vintage 3D data provides the perfect platform to support any renewed…

First Oil and Gas Licensing Round in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has just announced its first licensing round, which concludes in December 2019, offering plenty of potential in fourteen blocks. The Dominican Republic has just announced its first…

Oil Majors Chase Pre-Salt Hydrocarbon Riches in Brazil

Over the next few years the exploration drive in the pre-salt hydrocarbon plays of Brazil is going to shift away from national oil company Petrobras towards the global oil majors.…