Annual Report 2008 - Office National des Hydrocarbures et des Mines

Doukkala-Abda reconnaissance zone (ENI)
ENI acquired, in early 2008, a 2D seismic
campaign totaling 484 km.The processing of
these data and the reprocessing of 1 000 km
of old seismic lines is underway. Geochemical
analyses, based on fluid inclusion technology,
confirmed the hydrocarbon impregnation
of Paleozoic reservoirs. Other additional
geochemical works, relating to Triassic reservoirs
have been implemented.
Ouest Souss onshore reconnaissance zone
(GBP)
The reprocessing and interpretation of 2D
seismic data, integrated with geological and
geochemical surveys permitted to highlight the
petroleum potential in this frontier zone. These
positive results encouraged GBP to undertake
negotiations for a minimum work program to
carry on the exploration of this region.
Bas Draa permit (Petrocanada/ RWE)
Following the encouraging results of geological,
geochemical and magnetic/gravity surveys, this
reconnaissance zone was converted into an
exploration permit. The acquisition of 1 400 km
of 2D seismics was scheduled and preparations
for the undertaking of this survey started at the
end of 2008.
Zag basin reconnaissance zone (San Leon
Energy / Island Oil & Gas / GB Oil & Gas)
San Leon Energy and its partners carried out
airborne magnetic surveys totaling 18 789 km.
The processing and interpretation of these
data highlighted the hydrocarbon potential of
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Paleozoic structures in this frontier zone. These
partners expressed their interest in carrying on
exploration works in these regions within the
framework of a new work program.
Tarfaya onshore permits (Island Oil & Gas /
San Leon Energy / Longreach)
The first evaluation works of the petroleum
potential on these permits concentrated on
the reprocessing of old seismic data and the
synthesis of former works and existing studies.
Haha permits (PEL)
The field studies conducted, together with
seismic and gravity reprocessing works, showed
play concepts at the level of the Paleozoic and
Triassic. A 2D or 3D seismic campaign is under
negotiation and will be carried out in 2009.
Bouanane permit (Dana / Tethys / Eastern)
Gravity and magnetic modelling and
interpretation of reprocessed PSTM seismic
data confirmed and specified the closures of
Tafejjart structure. TAJ-1 well was spudded on
this prospect and preparations of the platform
and access roads are underway. The well is
scheduled for February 2009.
Guercif Est and Ouest permits (TransAtlantic /
Stratic / Longe)
Works carried out on these permits mainly
concentrated on the re-entry of MSD-1 well.
Log operations and tests on potential zones,
at the Jurassic level, were carried out by the
end of 2008. No inflow of hydrocarbons, in the
tested levels, was established.