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    1. Geosciences

    Ramform Atlas starts 3D acquisition offshore Angola

    Feb. 15, 2021
    PGS, in cooperation with ANPG, has started a multi-client 3D survey over block 1/14 in the Lower Congo basin offshore Angola.
    (Courtesy PGS)
    The Ramform Atlas is towing 10 densely spaced streamers each more than 8 km (5 mi) long near the plume of the Congo River.
    The Ramform Atlas is towing 10 densely spaced streamers each more than 8 km (5 mi) long near the plume of the Congo River.

    Offshore staff

    LYSAKER, Norway – PGS, in cooperation with ANPG, has started a multi-client 3D survey over block 1/14 in the Lower Congo basin offshore Angola.

    The acquisition phase will continue until April, and fast-track data is expected in October 2021.

    The Ramform Atlas is acquiring high-density 3D GeoStreamer data using a 10 x 8,025 m streamer spread. The survey is designed to increase understanding of the prolific Lower Congo basin. The block 1/14 survey provides the first 3D data in the area, the company said.

    (Courtesy PGS)
    Angola Block 1 14 Survey Map 860x484px

    PGS is currently evaluating a series of new acquisition projects within the Lower Congo basin.

    Exploration targets in the Lower Congo basin are found in several stratigraphic intervals, according to PGS. The post-salt section contains the proven Miocene play with numerous producing oil fields. The Upper Cretaceous remains relatively underexplored with multiple opportunities identified. The presalt section has had minimal exploration activity but vintage data indicates considerable potential.

    02/15/2021