Seychelles

Ophir has 75% operated interests in Area 5B/1, 5B/2 and 5B/3 in offshore Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. The area covers 12,855 sq km in water depths of less than 75 metres.

 

Seychelles

Ophir has 75% operated interests in Area 5B/1, 5B/2 and 5B/3 in offshore Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. The area covers 12,855 sq km in water depths of less than 75 metres.

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Key highlights

  • Completed 3D seismic survey

Outlook

  •  Interpret seismic data and build prospect inventory
  • Drill/drop decision to be made in 2015

1,500sq km

of 3D seismic data was acquired by Ophir in July 2014

75%

is the total operated interest that Ophir has in Area 5B/1, 5B/2 and 5B/3

Area 5B/1, 5B/2 and 5B/3 is located within a frontier basin with a number of potential structural oil targets.

Significant seismic data had been acquired previously and already four wells have been drilled in the offshore Seychelles. Ophir acquired 1,500 sq km of 3D seismic data in July 2014. Interpretation is expected to be completed during 2015 with a prospect inventory finalised ahead of a potential exploration drilling in 2016.