{"id":5705,"date":"2017-02-22T09:08:22","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T09:08:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oilnewskenya.com\/?p=5705"},"modified":"2017-02-22T09:08:22","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T09:08:22","slug":"shell-to-commence-frontier-seeps-survey-in-blocks-l10a-l10b-offshore-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oilnewskenya.com\/index.php\/shell-to-commence-frontier-seeps-survey-in-blocks-l10a-l10b-offshore-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Shell To Commence Frontier Seeps Survey in Blocks L10A, L10B Offshore Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shell\/BG Kenya have awarded Fugro a contract for the execution of a seabed survey to detect natural leakages of hydrocarbons in their\u00a0operated blocks in Kenya namely block\u00a0L10A and L10B.<\/p>\n

The seeps survey complements a seismic exploration programme that was completed recently offshore Kenya. Undertaking a four-week campaign of multibeam data acquisition and precise sampling, Fugro will mobilise its specialised survey vessel,\u00a0Fugro Discovery, to Kenya in March.<\/p>\n

Seabed sampling will be carried out using a drop corer and multibeam data will be acquired with the latest deepwater high resolution multibeam echo sounder, installed in a newly designed gondola on the vessel hull.<\/p>\n

The project is one of many seeps campaigns completed in the world\u2019s oceans for Shell by Fugro and demonstrates the added value of consistent execution of site works and standardised deliverables. Managed under a joint Fugro-Shell Safety Leadership programme, the project optimises both companies\u2019 expertise in efficient and safe delivery.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeeps surveys\u00a0are an important part of Fugro\u2019s site characterisation services and we\u2019re very pleased to reintroduce the\u00a0Fugro Discovery\u00a0to African waters, where she will demonstrate the excellent value they represent when exploration budgets are limited. These important seabed surveys support the decision making process for drilling operations, especially in frontier regions like East Africa,\u201d says Regional Business Development Manager for Fugro in Africa Peter Boon.<\/p>\n

Shell\/BG Kenya hold 100% of the L10A licence following the exit<\/a> of joint venture partners Pancontinental Oil & Gas and PTTEP of Thailand\u00a0who held 18.75% and 31.25% interest respectively in mid-2015. Block L10A is Kenya\u2019s only offshore block in the region to see an\u00a0oil discovery<\/a>\u00a0at the Sunbird-1 well despite decades of exploration.<\/p>\n

Shell\/BG Kenya hold 100% of the L10B<\/a> licence following the exit of joint venture partner Pancontinental Oil & Gas also in 2015 citing the interest of prudent financial management.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Shell\/BG Kenya have awarded Fugro a contract for the execution of a seabed survey to detect natural leakages of hydrocarbons in their\u00a0operated blocks in Kenya namely block\u00a0L10A and L10B. 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