Licensing Update – New Zealand
New Zealand has a long history of petroleum production, dating back to 1865, when the Alpha well was dug near seeps in Taranaki. This was followed by other wells in…
Australasia
Australia: New imaging of the vulcan sub-basin
The Vulcan Sub-basin The Cygnus survey is located in the southern Vulcan Sub-basin, one of the most prospective areas of the Bonaparte Basin, containing oils that are normally very light.…
A Wonderful Wild Wilderness
The Kimberley National Landscape of Western Australia. Wilderness, adventure and dinosaurs are waiting for you! ‘This is what I love about the Kimberley – wild gorges, fresh water and there’s…
Asia-Pacific: Decline in Drilling
The resurgence of offshore exploration in the Asia-Pacific region is dependent on more acreage Since the peak year of 2011, offshore exploration activity, measured as the number of exploration wells…
Exploration Update – PNG
2 Tcfg Discovery A new discovery in the New Guinea North Highlands of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has the potential to extend the recently opened PNG LNG plant in Port…
Stranded…whales not reserves
Seismic sources and marine wildlife Race to save 100 stranded whales on New Zealand beach – BBC Whale rescue: Hope for surviving whales ‘slowly slipping away’ on Farewell Spit –…
PNG: Reprocessing Offers Offshore Potential
Reprocessing of vintage seismic has opened up new frontier exploration potential in Papua New Guinea. In recent years Papua New Guinea (PNG) has hit the industry headlines with the development…
Beyond the Puffin: applying modern processing workflows in the Vulcan Sub-Basin
Structural elements of the Bonaparte Basin showing the locations of the Puffin Field and the Cartier 3D Seismic Survey. A game-changing tool Improved seismic resolution has been key in reviving interest in the Vulcan sub-basin.…
Australia’s ‘Big Red’ Centre
‘Big Red’ country, encapsulated in Australia’s first National Landscape – Australia’s Red Centre is now being recognised as a major draw for global travellers seeking outstanding geotourism experiences in the…
Australia on the Map
Through researching the carbonate deposits in her country’s back yard, a geotechnical engineer is pioneering industry advances on the seafloor. In the early stages of her career, geotechnical engineer Susan…
Western Australia: North Carnarvon-Roebuck Basins
A New Oil Province Offshore the North West Shelf The Australian North West Shelf is comprised of four areas, namely the Carnarvon, Roebuck/Offshore Canning, Browse and Bonaparte Basins. These are filled with a thick…
Waking up to Papua New Guinea
Perched on the edge of a subduction zone, Papua New Guinea bears little resemblance to most of the world’s petroleum terranes. But the small Pacific nation is suddenly on the…