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Exploration

Our main scope of activity is exploration for oil&gas offshore and in complex transit areas. We utilize a comprehensive range of offshore seismic acquisition technologies:

- Ocean Bottom Nodes (OBN) Survey: We operate advanced autonomous seabed stations arranged in a precise grid pattern for high-resolution 3D reservoir imaging. While Ocean Bottom Cable (OBC) is a recognized method, we specifically prioritize OBN technology for its operational flexibility in shallow-water and complex transit zones (1–10 m water depths).

- Towed Streamer Seismic 2D: We operate seismic streamers (often referred to as "lines") for traditional 2D marine surveys, allowing for very large-scale area coverage and documented seep confirmation.

- Seismic Source: To generate signal, we employ not just Airguns but high-efficiency Electric Pulse Sources (Sparkers). These provide the necessary acoustic energy for deep sub-bottom profiling.

- While we do not operate a proprietary 3D seismic fleet, we maintain that for offshore cluster drilling, high-resolution 3D reservoir imaging is an absolute necessity to mitigate geological risks and ensure precise well placement.

Discovery

In modern offshore exploration, the baseline Probability of Geological Success (Pg) for unverified prospects typically is 15%. Through the rigorous application of our experеtise, reservoir imaging and seep analysis, we aim to elevate this probability to a robust 90%. We effectively transform abstract hypotheses into high-confidence, drill-ready prospects.

No exploration program can definitively confirm commercial volumes without an initial exploration well. However, in the context of offshore cluster drilling, the high-resolution 3D imaging is not merely an option - it is a mandatory prerequisite. It ensures that capital-intensive drilling campaigns are precision-targeted, mitigating the risk of 'dry holes' and optimizing the placement of every wellbore within the reservoir’s spot. Our approach focuses on converting all exploration assets into production units. We utilize template-based drilling from the initial spud, allowing for seamless integration of appraisal wells into the future production cluster, significantly reducing time-to-first-oil.

Production

We evaluate and implement diverse architectural concepts to ensure optimal recovery and operational efficiency:

- Conductor-Supported Platforms (CSP): For shallow-water environments, we consider cost-effective structures. These offer a faster time-to-first-oil for smaller accumulations.

- Fixed Production Platforms (Jackets and Jack-up MOPU): In mid-depth scenarios, we utilize traditional fixed-leg towers or jack-up production units to provide a long-term operational base for high-capacity processing.

- Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO): For deepwater prospects or remote fields lacking pipeline infrastructure, we prioritize FPSO vessels. This flexible solution integrates production, storage and off-loading capabilities, allowing for phased development and easier decommissioning.

Our strategy is driven by the necessity to move away from the dominance of a few players who dictate proprietary standards for Subsea Production Systems (SPS). We believe that 'vendor lock-in' hinders innovation and inflates costs for Operators. To counter this, we are actively fostering a diversified ecosystem of partners, with a strategic emphasis on Asian technology hubs. By adopting standardized subsea interfaces — Xtrees, manifolds, risers, umbilicals, flexible flowlines — our goal is to democratize subsea technology. We ensure that the selection of production hardware is dictated by operational efficiency, rather than the restrictive market dictates of a limited supplier base.