OMV, Partners Begin Seismic Acquisition Offshore Bulgaria

The joint venture partners in the 1-21 Han-Asparuh exploration block, offshore Bulgaria, consisting of OMV (Operator) 30%, Total 40% and Repsol 30%, completed the procurement phase for the offshore exploration seismic activities and will start the 3D seismic acquisition campaign on June 25.

The 1-21 Han-Asparuh Block is located deep offshore in the Bulgarian sector in the western part of the Black Sea and covers an area of 14,220 km² with water depths up to 2,200 m. The plan is to acquire a total of 7,740 km² of 3D seismic.

Jaap Huijskes, member of the OMV Executive Board responsible for Exploration and Production: “We are looking forward to starting a seismic campaign that will enable us and our partners to define the drilling locations for the two exploration wells that are planned during the exploration period in order to assess potential hydrocarbon resources in this part of the Black Sea.”

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Press Release, June 25, 2013; Image: Total