Searcher has completed its multi-phase, multi-client 3D seismic acquisition campaign in the Namibian Orange Basin.

The offshore region of Namibia has garnered significant attention due to the recent deepwater discoveries, thick sedimentary sequences, favourable structural elements and the presence of prolific source rocks of the Orange Basin.

Searcher’s campaign, conducted in collaboration with Shearwater and NAMCOR, comprised two separate surveys carried out in phases.

In Phase 1, Searcher acquired 1,700 km2 of 3D seismic within the boundaries of block PEL 85 – a substantial area within the Orange Basin’s most prospective acreage and one of today’s most exciting exploration arena in the world.

Fast-Track data has already yielded invaluable insights into geological features and hydrocarbon prospectivity, significantly reducing risk and uncertainty.

“We have been astonished by the quality of the Phase 1 imaging even on the early data volumes allowing us to de-risk reservoir, source and multiple traps already,” said Neil Hodgson Vice President of Geoscience.

Building on this success, Phase 2 required Searcher to mobilise the Shearwater Empress over block PEL 3 to acquire 5,000km2 of 3D seismic data, marking another crucial milestone in showcasing the full exploration potential of the Orange Basin on a global stage.

Phase 2 was specifically designed and executed to image and delineate the reservoir geology of the Kudu gas field, along with other potential plays within the survey area.

With the completion of multi-phase 3D acquisition campaign, Searcher has successfully acquired over 6,700 km2 of 3D seismic data in Namibia during the 2022-2023 season, representing the largest multi-client 3D offering in the entire Orange Basin.

These datasets provide a wealth of insights ranging from regional scale understanding, prospect de-risking and field development imaging.

Fast Track data is available now with final products to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2023.