After an extensive feasibility study, WGP Exploration Limited has been awarded a contract by Surestream Petroleum to convert a vessel to carry out 2D acquisition on Lake Tanganyika in Burundi, Africa.
WGP will be converting the Tanganyika Explorer, an ex-UN fisheries vessel originally designed for environmental and pelagic zone studies on behalf of the UN, into a 2D survey vessel. The vessel will be upgraded to meet all accepted marine and geophysical operating standards and requirements.
The conversion includes vessel stability works, and seismic outfitting, with the final objective of achieving a vessel capable of acquiring 2D reflection seismic with a 3,000m streamer and 500 cu.in source array. The procurement phase of the project has commenced in August 2011 and first acquisition projected for the first half of 2012.
Lake Tanganyika is one of Africa’s Great Lakes, it is the longest fresh water lake in the world and the second deepest after Lake Baikal in Russia.
WGP has over 20 years of experience project managing and operating small vessels in restricted and difficult areas of operation. WGP also has a proven track record for taking clients ideas and turning them into safe and achievable operations, this fits the new challenges being found on inland lakes.
“ This is an excellent opportunity for WGP to once again demonstrate our prowess in providing acquisition solutions in challenging areas. Lake Tanganyika is a highly prospective region and we believe our conversion will provide the best technical solution on the lake for our client.” James Pryor, WGP Sales & Business Development Executive.
“In continuing our global policy WGP will be involving and training local personnel as far as possible”. Terry Hibben, WGP, Engineering Manager.
[mappress] Source: WGP , September 20, 2011; Image: ltbp