Philia, has witnessed the successful conclusion of the Marine XIII 3D seismic survey offshore the Republic of Congo. 

The aim of the seismic which secured 237km² of full-fold data covering the northern half of the Marine XIII block, is to allow for more accurate analysis of prospective hydrocarbon plays in the pre-salt and in the post-salt prospective sequences of the sedimentary Congo Basin. Data from the survey is presently being processed by an expert contractor. Concluding 3D seismic volume migrated in depth will be presented in July 2016 to allow the contractor group point out locations for future exploration drilling. 

According to Energy-pedia, this Seismic is the first ever 3D Survey to be obtained on the northern part of the Marine XIII block and it is to add value to the general development of the Congo upstream sector. It was performed by Polarcus with the vessel Polarcus Alima. The Survey began on 14th December 2015 and procurement of the new data was completed on 31st December 2015.

The Marine XIII exploration block is situated in a highly prospective area of hydrocarbon finds, west of the ENI operated Kitina producing oil field. It is being operated by Philia with 85% interest alongside Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) with 15%.

Anita Fatunji